Silicone Rubber Roller for Textile Calender
A silicone-coated roller cylinder designed for textile calendering machines to apply finish and gloss to fabrics. Classified under HTS 8420.91.90.00 as 'other' cylinders for rolling machines not for metals or glass.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If textile transmission belting incorporating the roller
Roller elements in textile belts or conveyor systems classify under Chapter 59 for transmission products.
If imported as flywheels with integral rolling surface
If functioning primarily as a flywheel for machinery, it falls under heading 8483 for transmission shafts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fabric processing specifications to distinguish from paper or plastics calenders
• Label with exact dimensions and material composition (e.g
• silicone hardness) for accurate duty assessment
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