Machinery for finishing paper or paperboard
Machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material or for making or finishing paper or paperboard (other than the machinery of heading 8419); parts thereof: > Machinery for finishing paper or paperboard
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8439.30.00.00
Bel Air 520 Super Calender
The Bel Air 520 is a high-speed super calender used in paper mills to impart a smooth, glossy finish to paper or paperboard by passing it between alternating steel and filled rolls under high pressure. It falls under HTS 8439.30.00.00 as machinery specifically designed for the finishing process of paper products, enhancing surface properties like brightness and printability.
Voith EcoHood Supercalender
The Voith EcoHood features energy-efficient infrared hoods combined with supercalender rolls for finishing coated paperboard, improving gloss and reducing energy use. It qualifies for HTS 8439.30.00.00 as specialized finishing equipment for paper products.
Metso NipaMake Soft Calender
Metso's NipaMake optimizes finishing for linerboard using extended nip technology for better coverage and reduced marking. Specifically classified under HTS 8439.30.00.00 for paperboard finishing.
Valmet OptiCalender High-Capacity Calender
Valmet's OptiCalender uses advanced multi-nip technology to finish paper and board, achieving superior smoothness and bulk control through heated rolls and variable nip pressures. Classified under HTS 8439.30.00.00 for its dedicated role in paper finishing operations.
PaperSoft 3000 Soft-Nip Calender
Designed for tissue and specialty paper, the PaperSoft 3000 employs soft-nip calendering to achieve bulk softness without compromising strength, using compliant rubber rolls. Falls under HTS 8439.30.00.00 for paper finishing machinery.
Kusters Calico Supercalender
The Kusters Calico delivers precision finishing for graphic papers with its vertical stack design and automated crown control for uniform caliper across web widths. HTS 8439.30.00.00 covers this as core paper finishing machinery.
Jagenberg VariFlex Calender
The Jagenberg VariFlex offers modular roll configurations for versatile finishing of coated and uncoated papers, ensuring adaptability in multi-grade mills. HTS 8439.30.00.00 applies to this finishing machinery.