Supercalender Pressure Roll

A heated, king roll component in supercalenders that applies high pressure to finish paperboard, enhancing brightness and smoothness. Classified under HTS 8439.99.5000 for its exclusive use in paper finishing machinery. It works in stacks to progressively refine paper surfaces.

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.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If for machines not dedicated to paper finishing

Unspecified machinery parts default to 8479 if not proven specific to paperboard finishing.

8431.39.00Same rate: 35%

If for parts-making machinery

Shifts if used in equipment for manufacturing machine parts rather than paper finishing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include heat-treatment documentation and surface hardness specs (e.g

Rockwell scale) for customs valuation

Label clearly as 'for paper finishing calenders' to prevent reclassification as industrial rollers

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