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Kusters Calico Supercalender from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include crown control software licenses in valuation for accurate duty calculation

• Pre-certify electrical compliance (CE/UL) to speed FDA-adjacent paper import reviews