Synthetic Rubber Sheet Calender from Japan
Heavy-duty 4-roll calender for compounding synthetic rubber like SBR into uniform sheets for conveyor belts. Classified HTS 8420.10.90 for rubber rolling machines excluding metals/glass. Inverted L-type configuration common.
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
• Specify rubber compound recipes supported; hydraulic system docs required
• Beware under-invoicing on high-value rollers