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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8477.90Lower: 13.1% vs 35%

If adaptable for injection-molded paper substitutes

Versatile machines for plastic-based 'paper' products move to chapter 84.

8439.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported with dedicated soft roll sets as parts

Roll assemblies classify as specific parts rather than complete machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document roll durometer specs to prove suitability for paper vs. metal rolling

Check for country-of-origin marking on polymer rolls to avoid part-level duties

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