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Tissue Paper Production Line from Japan

Integrated new machinery system for producing soft tissue paper, including Yankee dryer cylinder, creping blade, and embossing units to create thin, absorbent paperboard sheets. Falls under HTS 8439.20.00.10 as new equipment for making paperboard products from pulp.

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

• Include detailed blueprints showing Yankee dryer integration to distinguish from standalone dryers (8419)

• Label as 'new' with production date <1 year; customs may inspect for wear

• Prepare FDA compliance docs if for facial tissue end-use