Fourdrinier Paper Making Machine from Canada
A continuous web paper machine that forms a sheet of paper from a dilute pulp slurry on a moving wire mesh screen, followed by pressing and drying stages. It is classified under HTS 8439.20.00 as machinery specifically designed for making paper or paperboard from pulp.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm use for paperboard production to avoid reclassification under general machinery headings
• Provide detailed technical drawings and process flow diagrams in documentation to demonstrate pulp-to-paper functionality
• Ensure compliance with safety standards like ISO 13849 for industrial machinery to prevent customs holds