Silicone Rubber Calendering Machine from Japan
This machine calenders uncured silicone rubber sheets to precise thickness for use in semiconductor cleanroom gaskets and seals. It falls under HTS 8420.10.9080 as a calendering machine for non-metallic, non-glass materials like rubber essential in semiconductor processing environments. The heated rollers ensure uniform calendering without contamination.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm non-metal/glass use; provide end-use certification for semiconductor applications to avoid reclassification
• Ensure rollers meet cylinder specs in invoice descriptions
• Watch for misclassification as plastic machinery