Rebuilt Fourdrinier Paper Machine from Japan
A rebuilt continuous sheet-forming machine used in paper production to create a wet web of paper from pulp slurry on a moving wire mesh. It falls under HTS 8439.20.00.90 as rebuilt machinery specifically for making paper or paperboard. The headbox, forming section, and press section are refurbished for extended service life.
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 rebuild certification and documentation proving the machine's refurbishment history to avoid misclassification as new equipment
• Include detailed parts lists and operational manuals; ensure compliance with EPA standards for emissions if pulp-related