Monforts Thermex Calendering Machine from China
Thermex continuous calender using steam-heated cylinders for synthetic fabric finishing and coating preparation. Classified in HTS 8420.10.10.00 as specialized textile calendering equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Steam system pressure ratings must be certified for safety compliance during import inspection
• Specify synthetic fabric optimization to differentiate from rubber or plastics calenders
• Document roller surface treatments (e.g
• chrome plating for textiles) to support classification