Textile Fabric Calender Machine

Machine with heated steel rollers that calender woven cotton or synthetic fabrics to achieve smooth, glossy finish and uniform thickness. Falls under HTS 8420.10.90 for rolling machines used on textiles, excluding metals/glass. Essential in finishing processes for apparel fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8444.00.00Same rate: 35%

If integrated into full textile finishing line

Complete textile machinery lines classify under Chapter 84 textile-specific headings.

8420.99.90Same rate: 35%

If parts like heated cylinders only

Individual parts of rolling machines go to parts provisions, not machines.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for rubberized textile compounds

Hybrid rubber-processing machines may fall under industrial machinery for rubber.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include fabric samples or test reports proving textile application

Label rollers as non-glass/metal processing

Avoid bulk import misclass as 8444 textile machinery

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