Rubber Calendering Machine Roll from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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