| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8451300000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8450906000 | Doc | 32.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8450904000 | Doc | 40.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8479810000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8479899560 | Doc | 32.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8206000000 | Doc | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject t+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8437800090 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8437900090 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8468805000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Heat Press Machine
A heat press machine is a machine engineered to imprint designs onto substrates like fabric, paper, or other materials using heat and pressure. It utilizes a heated platen to transfer images, text, or patterns from transfer media (such as heat transfer vinyl, sublimation paper, or direct-to-film transfers) onto the target material.
Materials
- Platen: Typically made of aluminum, providing even heat distribution. Some machines feature interchangeable platens for different applications.
- Heating Element: Electric resistance heaters are commonly used to generate the necessary temperatures.
- Frame: Constructed from steel or aluminum for durability and stability.
- Substrates: Compatible materials include:
- Fabrics: Cotton, polyester, blends, linen, silk, and more.
- Paper: Used for sublimation transfers.
- Ceramics: Mugs, tiles (requiring specialized platens and coatings).
- Wood: Thin wood pieces (often requiring a protective coating).
- Metal: Specialized coatings are needed for successful transfer.
Purpose & Function
The primary purpose of a heat press is to create durable, long-lasting transfers. The process involves:
- Design Creation: A design is created digitally or manually.
- Transfer Media Preparation: The design is mirrored (flipped horizontally) and printed or cut onto the appropriate transfer media.
- Positioning: The transfer is placed onto the substrate in the desired location.
- Heat & Pressure Application: The heat press applies controlled heat and pressure for a specific duration. This activates the adhesive in the transfer media, bonding it to the substrate.
- Cooling & Peeling: The substrate is allowed to cool before the transfer media is removed, revealing the final design.
Usage Scenarios
- T-shirt Printing: The most common application, enabling custom apparel production.
- Custom Apparel: Printing designs on hoodies, bags, hats, and other clothing items.
- Promotional Merchandise: Creating branded items for businesses and events.
- Sublimation Printing: Transferring vibrant, full-color designs onto polyester fabrics and coated items.
- DIY Crafts: Personalizing gifts, home décor, and other projects.
- Small Business Production: Enabling on-demand printing and personalized product offerings.
Common Types
- Clamshell Heat Press: Features a top platen that closes down onto the bottom platen like a clamshell. Popular for its ease of use and affordability.
- Swing-Away Heat Press: The top platen swings away from the bottom platen, allowing for safer placement and removal of substrates. Ideal for thicker materials and higher-volume production.
- Draw Heat Press: Features a top platen that slides over the substrate. Suitable for printing on individual items or smaller runs.
- Multi-Function Heat Press: Combines multiple functions, such as heat pressing, sublimation, and mug pressing, in a single machine.
- Auto-Open Heat Press: Automatically opens the top platen after the pressing cycle is complete, enhancing safety and efficiency.
- Continuous Heat Press: Used for high-volume production, featuring a conveyor belt system for continuous pressing.
Heat press machines fall under the category of machinery used for pressing textile articles. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant:
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8451300000: This HS code covers machinery (other than machines of heading 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing (including fusing presses), bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles. It specifically includes ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses). The basic tariff is 0.0%, with an additional surcharge of 25.0%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
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8468805000: This HS code covers machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof. It specifically includes other machinery and apparatus. The basic tariff is 0.0%, with an additional surcharge of 25.0%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
Regarding HS code 8451300000, it is important to note that this classification encompasses fusing presses, which are a type of heat press machine.