Monforts Thermex Calendering Machine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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