Supercalender Pressure Roll from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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