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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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