Metso NipaMake Soft Calender from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify board grammage range in docs to confirm paperboard vs. pulp machinery
• Use heat-treated wooden crates for roll protection during ocean transit
• Audit supplier invoices for hidden engineering fees affecting dutiable value