Plates, cylinders and other printing components (HS 844250)
Plates, cylinders and other printing components (HS 844250) has 687 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Plates, cylinders and other printing components is LABEL DAY INC, with 43 shipments, followed by LUXFER GRAPHIC ARTS and CRIMSONLOGIC US INC. The leading supplier is HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, with 136 shipments, followed by HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA and MAKE. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/844250-plates-cylinders-and-other-printing-components
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Plates, cylinders and other printing components (HS 844250), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MORIMURA BROS INC → LUXFER GRAPHIC ARTS with 25 shipments, followed by MAKE → LABEL DAY INC (23) and ESSENTRA PACKAGING & SECURITY LIMITED → ESSENTRA PACKAGING INC (22).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LABEL DAY INC | 43 |
| LUXFER GRAPHIC ARTS | 28 |
| CRIMSONLOGIC US INC | 26 |
| ESSENTRA PACKAGING INC | 24 |
| SCHATTDECOR INC | 21 |
| AMAZON SERVICES LLC | 20 |
| PRIMEL GASTRONOMIE | 18 |
| CONTITECH MEXICANA S A DE C V | 8 |
| ECOLOGICAL FIBERS INC | 7 |
| PARFUM FRANCIS KURKDJIAN LLC | 6 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 136 |
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 64 |
| MAKE | 53 |
| MORIMURA BROS INC | 30 |
| ESSENTRA PACKAGING & SECURITY LIMITED | 22 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 20 |
| PRIMEL GASTRONOMIE | 19 |
| SCHATTDECOR AG ROSENHEIMER | 16 |
| CREATIVE TOOLS HK CO LTD | 14 |
| ZQ02 | 14 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 394 |
| GERMANY | 56 |
| JAPAN | 51 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 31 |
| FRANCE | 27 |
| TURKEY | 19 |
| MALAYSIA | 15 |
| ITALY | 10 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 10 |
| N/A | 8 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 299 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 132 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 127 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 32 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 19 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 18 |
| MIAMI, FL | 13 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 9 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 9 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 8 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 844250 — Plates, cylinders and other printing components. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 8442
Other six-digit codes in HS 8442: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machines of headings 8456 to 8465), for preparing or making plates, cylinders or other printing components, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Parts of the foregoing machinery, apparatus or equipment (844240) | 12,234 |
| Machinery, apparatus and equipment (844230) | 612 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Plates, cylinders and other printing components
Who imports Plates, cylinders and other printing components (HS 844250)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Plates, cylinders and other printing components include LABEL DAY INC, LUXFER GRAPHIC ARTS, CRIMSONLOGIC US INC, ESSENTRA PACKAGING INC, and SCHATTDECOR INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Plates, cylinders and other printing components?
LABEL DAY INC is the largest U.S. importer of Plates, cylinders and other printing components (HS 844250), with 43 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Plates, cylinders and other printing components?
Leading suppliers shipping Plates, cylinders and other printing components (HS 844250) to the U.S. include HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, MAKE, MORIMURA BROS INC, and ESSENTRA PACKAGING & SECURITY LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Plates, cylinders and other printing components are there?
ImportDoor has 687 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 844250, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Plates, cylinders and other printing components imported from?
Plates, cylinders and other printing components is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and JAPAN.
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