Heading 8420

Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof

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Heading 8420 covers calendering and other rolling machines that are not for metals or glass, plus the cylinders and other parts used with them. The heading splits first by machine versus part: 8420.10 for complete machines, 8420.91 for cylinders, and 8420.99 for other parts. Within each group the break is by the material or industry the machine serves: textiles, paper pulp and paper, rubber and plastics, or other.

Products in this heading

Textile calendering or rolling machine
Calender for making paper or paperboard
Calendering machine for rubber or plastics
Polished steel calender cylinder (roll) for a textile calender
Replacement cylinder for a paper machine calender
Frame, bearing housing or other non-cylinder part of a calendering machine
Rolling machine used to press and finish a web of material

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the article is a complete machine (8420.10), a cylinder (8420.91), or another part (8420.99).
The material or industry the machine serves: textiles, paper pulp and paper, rubber and plastics, or other.
For cylinders, whether they are for textile machines or for paper industry machines; all other cylinders fall in 8420.91.90.00.
For other parts, whether they are for textile processing machines or for paper pulp, paper or paperboard machines.
Whether the machine works metal or glass, in which case it is excluded from this heading.

Often confused with

Metal-rolling mill and its rolls
Rolling mills for metal are named in 8455, and 8420 covers only non-metal, non-glass machines.
Heading 8455
Machine for making or finishing paper or paperboard
Paper making and finishing machinery sits in 8439; 8420 takes only the calendering machine itself.
Heading 8439
Cylinder prepared for printing (engraved or polished printing component)
Printing components are classified in 8442, not as calender cylinders.
Heading 8442
Pressing, ironing or finishing machine for textile fabrics
Textile washing, pressing and finishing machinery is classified in 8451.
Heading 8451
Polishing or grinding machine tool
Machine tools that finish by abrasives work by removing material and go to 8460.
Heading 8460

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a textile calendering machine?

Textile calendering or rolling machines are classified under 8420.10.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.5%.

What is the duty on calender cylinders for paper machines?

Cylinders for calendering or other rolling machines used in making paper pulp, paper or paperboard fall in 8420.91.20.00 and are general (MFN) Free.

How do I classify parts of a rubber or plastics calendering machine?

The machine itself is 8420.10.90.40, general (MFN) Free. Parts other than cylinders, when not textile or paper industry parts, are classified under 8420.99.90.00, general (MFN) Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.