Embossing Roller Cylinder for Textile Finishing from Japan
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.
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
• 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