Fixed Speed Reducer for Paperboard Calender Drive

Compact fixed ratio speed reducer transmitting power to calender rolls in paperboard finishing machines, reducing motor speed for precise sheet compression from pulp slurry. Designed for high-load paper production lines. Imported for paperboard machines qualifies it for HTS 8483.40.30.

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%

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8439.30.00.00Same rate: 35%

If as parts of complete paper rolling/calendering machines

Machine-specific parts stay with heading 8439 when not separable transmission elements.

8483.90Lower: 12.8% vs 35%

If toothed gear wheels separated from housing

Separate gears classified in parts of gearing; assembled speed changer in 8483.40.

8482.10.50Higher: 44% vs 35%

If includes housed ball bearings as primary feature

Bearing housings take precedence over speed changer function per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include OEM specifications linking reducer to specific calender model for paperboard lines

Verify no electrical controls; pure mechanical manual ratio selection required

Beware bulk shipments misdeclared without end-use proof leading to general duty rates

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