Two-Roll Rubber Calendering Machine from China

This machine uses two heated rolls to calender uncured rubber compounds into uniform sheets of specified thickness for tire manufacturing and rubber product production. It falls under HTS 8420.10.9040 as a calendering machine specifically designed for rubber processing, distinct from metal or glass rolling equipment. The rolls apply pressure and heat to consolidate and smooth the rubber material.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify machine specifications confirm use for rubber calendering, including roll materials and temperature controls, to avoid misclassification as general rolling equipment

Provide detailed technical datasheets and end-use statements proving application in rubber processing to support HTS 8420.10.9040 classification

Ensure compliance with safety standards like OSHA for heated rolls and include CE marking if from EU for faster customs processing

Two-Roll Rubber Calendering Machine from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8420.10.90.40