Nonwoven Calendar Roller

Heavy-duty embossed rollers that compress and pattern nonwoven fabrics during finishing, providing texture and density control. Parts of nonwoven machinery under HTS 8449.00.50.00. Essential for creating consumer-ready nonwoven products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

8431.39.00.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for agricultural nonwovens

Parts for crop-covering machinery classified with agricultural equipment.

8449.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for excluded nonwoven types

Other parts not specific to felt/nonwovens go to general parts provision.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify roller diameter, pattern, and material hardness; import with machine assembly instructions; pitfall is classifying as general rubber/plastic rollers

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