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Lab Scale Textile Calender from Japan

Benchtop calendering machine for R&D fabric finishing trials, with 300mm work width and variable roller pressures. Falls under HTS 8420.10.90 as other rolling machines for textiles. Used in textile research facilities.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Educational/research end-use certificates reduce duties

• Smaller size risks toy classification—emphasize industrial design