Plastic Film Calender Line
A calendering machine that extrudes and rolls PVC or polyethylene film through heated calendar rolls for precise thickness in packaging films. It falls under 8420.10.00 as a rolling machine for plastics, other than metals or glass.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is primarily an extruder with calendering as a secondary function
Extruders for rubber or plastics are classified under this heading.
If the machine performs functions beyond calendering
Other machines with no specific heading may be classified here.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is classified as a calendering machine for plastics, not as an extruder
• Provide the CBSA with a clear description of the calendering process to support classification
• Check if the machine complies with Canadian environmental regulations for plastic processing
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