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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