Rubber Calendering Machine Roll from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• 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