Textile Printing Squeegee Blade from Japan
A durable polyurethane or rubber blade engineered to force dye paste through screens in flatbed or rotary textile printing machines. Tailored for high-viscosity textile inks, it is a vital accessory for machinery under heading 8442, ensuring uniform pattern application on fabrics. Replaceable design supports continuous industrial printing operations.
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
• Specify durometer hardness and ink compatibility in docs to distinguish from general industrial squeegees
• Pair with machine serial numbers in shipments to link directly to textile printing equipment
• Watch for wear-resistant coatings; declare them to avoid chemical treatment reclassifications