Fourdrinier Paper Making Machine from China
A continuous wire mesh machine used to form a wet web of paper from pulp slurry on a moving belt, followed by pressing and drying sections. Classified under HTS 8439.20.00.10 as new machinery specifically designed for making paper or paperboard from fibrous cellulosic pulp.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 is classified as 'new' with manufacturer certification to avoid used machinery rates under 8439.20.0050
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use declaration to confirm it fits paper making, not pulp processing (8481.80)
• Ensure compliance with EPA emissions standards for drying sections if destined for US mills