Paper Creasing Rule

Hardened steel rule bent to specific crease patterns for rotary creasing machines forming paperboard boxes. Parts of paper makeup machinery under HTS 8441.90.00.00.

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.

8207.90.60Higher: 39.3% vs 35%

If standard tooling for multiple materials

Interchangeable dies/tools not material-specific go to heading 8207.

8438.80.00Same rate: 35%

If for machinery preparing paperboard for other processes

Certain auxiliary paperboard prep machinery parts classify under 8438.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide CAD drawings showing paperboard-specific radius to avoid general tooling classification

Declare as 'solely for paper creasing' to prevent Chapter 82 shift