Rubber Calendering Machine from Japan
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 — 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 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