Calendering or similar rolling machines for making paper pulp, paper or paperboard
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Products classified under HTS 8420.10.20.00
Paper Calendering Machine
A specialized rolling machine equipped with multiple heated steel rolls used to apply pressure and heat to paper webs, enhancing smoothness and gloss during paper production. It falls under HTS 8420.10.20.00 as it is explicitly designed for calendering paper or paperboard, distinguishing it from machines for metals or glass.
Supercalender for Paperboard
High-pressure supercalender featuring alternating steel and filled rolls to produce highly glazed paperboard surfaces for packaging applications. Classified in HTS 8420.10.20.00 due to its specific function in rolling and calendering paperboard shapes.
Soft-Nip Calender Machine
Modern calender with compliant rubber nip rolls for gentle finishing of tissue and hygiene papers, preventing web breaks. It qualifies under HTS 8420.10.20.00 for its role in paper finishing rolling operations.
King Roll Calender Cylinder
Large-diameter heated steel king roll cylinder serving as the primary pressure roll in paper calenders, essential for uniform paper web compression. Included in HTS 8420.10.20.00 as cylinders specifically for paper calendering machines.
Tissue Paper Yankee Calender
Specialized calender paired with Yankee dryer cylinders for creped tissue paper production, providing controlled roll pressure. Falls under HTS 8420.10.20.00 for paper tissue rolling and finishing processes.
Paperboard Coating Calender
Precision calender for post-coating rolling of paperboard, consolidating coating layers and achieving uniform thickness. Classified under HTS 8420.10.20.00 as dedicated to paperboard rolling finishing.
Multi-Nip Paper Calender Stack
Stack of 8-12 nips with automated pressure controls for high-volume newsprint and printing paper finishing. HTS 8420.10.20.00 covers such calendering stacks specifically for paper production.
Laser-Controlled Paper Calender
Advanced calender using laser measurement for real-time roll profile adjustment, ensuring uniform paper thickness. Remains under HTS 8420.10.20.00 as core function is paper calendering despite automation.
Kraft Paper Rolling Calender
Heavy-duty calender optimized for thick kraft paper used in sack and bag production, with robust frame construction. HTS 8420.10.20.00 specifically includes rolling machines for paper types like kraft.
Gloss Calender for Coated Paper
High-gloss calender with mirror-finished chrome rolls for premium magazine and catalog coated papers. Falls squarely under HTS 8420.10.20.00 for paper finishing calendering operations.