Embossing Roller Cylinder for Textile Finishing

A hardened steel cylinder engraved with patterns for embossing textures onto fabrics during the calendering process in textile machinery. Classified under HTS 8420.91.10.00 due to its dedicated role in textile rolling machines for surface patterning. It imparts leather-like or wrinkled effects on materials like upholstery fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+35.0%37.6%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪Germany2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇯🇵Japan2.6%+10.0%12.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

8448.59Lower: 10% vs 37.6%

If designed for calendering knit fabrics in specific machinery

Auxiliary machinery for knitting machines may take patterned cylinders under Chapter 84 textile-specific provisions.

8420.91.90Lower: 35% vs 37.6%

If for rolling machines not dedicated to textiles, like rubber

Non-textile specific cylinders go to the other cylinders subheading.

8483.50.90Higher: 37.8% vs 37.6%

If featuring integrated gears or flywheels

Cylinders with transmission components shift to transmission shafts classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed pattern engravings and compatibility certificates for textile embossing machines to support classification

Declare exact dimensions and material (e.g

chrome-plated steel) to prevent undervaluation claims at entry

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as printing rollers (8443 parts) by emphasizing rolling, not ink transfer function