Paper Calendering Roll from Germany
A hardened steel cylinder designed specifically for use in supercalenders to impart a smooth finish to paper webs during the paper manufacturing process. It falls under HTS 8420.91.20.00 as a cylinder for calendering machines used in paper production. The roll's surface is precisely machined and often chrome-plated for durability against abrasive paper pulp.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the cylinder is explicitly for paper machines via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification; provide detailed engineering drawings showing paper-specific surface treatments; ensure compliance with ISO standards for industrial rolls to prevent customs holds