Rubber Calendering Machine from Germany
Industrial machine used to calender uncured rubber sheets by passing them through heated rollers for uniform thickness in tire manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8420.10.90 as a calendering machine for rubber, not metals or glass. Cylinders are integral for pressure and heat application.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specs confirm non-metal/glass use; provide manufacturer certification on roller materials
• Ensure EPCG compliance for semiconductor-adjacent uses if applicable
• Watch for misclassification as parts under 8420.91