Fourdrinier Paper Making Machine from Japan
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 — 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 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