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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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