Fourdrinier Paper Machine Wire Section Roll from Japan
A stainless steel roll used in the wire section of a Fourdrinier paper machine to support and transport the forming wire during paper formation. It falls under HTS 8439.99.1000 as a part specifically designed for machinery used in making paper or paperboard. These rolls ensure uniform paper web formation by guiding the wet pulp slurry.
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 the part is exclusively for paper-making machinery via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use certificates in documentation for customs clearance
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain steel rolls from specific countries