Paper Sizing Press Roll from Japan
Rubber-covered roll in sizing presses that applies starch or chemicals to paper surfaces during finishing for improved water resistance and printability. It is a part of paper finishing machinery under HTS 8439.99.5000. Essential for surface treatment in the paper production line.
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
• Declare rubber compound type (e.g
• EPDM) and durometer rating to comply with material content rules
• Attach OEM part numbers linking to paper machine models for accurate classification
• Avoid bundling with applicator blades; import separately to prevent set classification issues