Cylinder Paper Machine from Japan
Traditional paper machine using rotating cylinders covered with wire mesh to pick up pulp from a vat and form paper sheets, commonly used for board grades. Classified in HTS 8439.20.00 for its dedicated role in paperboard manufacturing.
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
• Include OEM certification specifying cylinder vat design for customs verification of paper-making purpose
• Declare exact production capacity (tons/day) as statistical reporting may require breakout by machine type
• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like China or Indonesia