King Roll for Supercalender from Japan
The heated king roll serving as the bottom cylinder in multi-roll supercalenders for glossy paper and board finishing. Falls under HTS 8420.91.20.00 as essential for paper calendering with precise temperature control up to 150°C. Chrome-plated surface achieves mirror finish on supercalendered grades.
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
• Provide calender stack configuration drawings; certify steam/oil heating compatibility for paper use; measure diameter precisely (often 1.8-2.2m) for valuation consistency