Fourdrinier Paper Making Machine from Japan
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 — 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 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