Rotary Textile Printing Cylinder from Japan
A precision-engraved nickel or copper cylinder used in rotary screen printing machines to apply colorant patterns onto fabrics continuously. As a key printing component integral to textile machinery of heading 8442, it transfers dyes via engraved cells during high-speed production. Essential for patterned textiles like apparel and upholstery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide engraving pattern specifications and machine compatibility docs to prove it's exclusively for textile printing equipment
• Declare exact material (e.g
• nickel-plated copper) accurately, as alloys may require metallurgical certificates
• Avoid bundling with non-textile cylinders to prevent reclassification; ship as dedicated sets with invoices