Paper Calender Roll from China
A precision-ground steel roll used in paper finishing machines to impart a smooth, glossy surface to paper or paperboard through calendaring. It falls under HTS 8439.99.5000 as a part specifically designed for machinery that finishes paper by compressing and polishing its surface. These rolls are essential for achieving high-quality finishes in supercalenders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific calender types (e.g
• supercalender vs. soft-nip) and ensure material certificates for steel alloys
• Provide detailed technical specs and machine model references to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts