Rubber Calendering Machine Roll

A precision-ground steel cylinder used in rubber calendering machines to roll and sheet rubber compounds into uniform thickness for tire manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8420.99.90.00 as a cylinder for calendering machines not for metals or glass.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8477.59.01.00Higher: 38.1% vs 35%

If specialized for plastics/rubber extrusion machinery

Parts exclusively for plastics/rubber processing machines classified in 8477, not general calendering machines.

8431.49.90.90Same rate: 35%

If used in rubber vulcanization or curing equipment

Parts for specific rubber manufacturing machinery fall under Chapter 84 heading for chemical industry machinery.

8419.90Lower: 14% vs 35%

If designed for paper manufacturing calenders

Paper mill calender rolls classified with paper/paperboard machinery, separate from general rolling machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine compatibility and material specifications in commercial invoice to confirm classification under 8420.99

Include engineering drawings showing non-metal/glass application to avoid misclassification to Chapter 84 metalworking parts

Ensure origin certificates if importing from China/India as anti-dumping duties may apply to rubber processing equipment

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