Textile Calender Roller

A precision-engineered steel roller used in calendering machines to apply heat and pressure for finishing textiles, creating smooth, glossy fabrics. It falls under HTS 8420.99.10.00 as a cylinder specifically for textile processing machines, distinct from metal or glass rolling equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8437.90.00Lower: 35% vs 38.5%

If used in plastic film processing

Rollers for calendering plastic sheets fall under parts of machinery for plastics due to primary material processing.

8479.89.95Lower: 37.5% vs 38.5%

If for paper processing machines

Cylinders for paper calendering are classified under unlisted machines for paper making, not textiles.

8419.90.10Lower: 35% vs 38.5%

If heated via steam jacket

Steam-heated rollers may classify as parts of machinery for treatment of textiles by heat if integral to heating function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the roller is explicitly designed for textile calendering machines to avoid misclassification; provide machine blueprints or engineering specs as documentation; watch for anti-dumping duties on steel components from certain origins