Cylinder Mold Paper Machine from Japan
New vat machine using rotating cylinder molds covered with wire cloth to pick up pulp and form paper sheets, ideal for heavier board grades. HTS 8439.20.00.10 covers this as new machinery for paperboard production.
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
• Submit engineering drawings proving cylinder mold forming mechanism to avoid misclassification
• Check voltage compatibility (460V US standard) to prevent import delays
• Document fiber type compatibility for cellulosic pulp only