Heading 8420

HTS code 8420 — Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof

Chapter
84 — Machinery and mechanical appliances
Tariff lines
10
General duty
General duty rates from 2.6% to 3.5%, with 7 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 8420

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8420.10.1000Textile calendering or rolling machines (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Calendering or other rolling machines)3.5%No.
8420.10.2000Calendering or similar rolling machines for making paper pulp, paper or paperboard (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Calendering or other rolling machines)FreeNo.
8420.10.9040Calendering or other rolling machines for rubber and plastics (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Calendering or other rolling machines > Other)FreeNo.
8420.10.9080Other (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Calendering or other rolling machines > Other)FreeNo.
8420.91.1000For textile calendering or rolling machines (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Parts > Cylinders)2.6%No.
8420.91.2000For calendering or other rolling machines for machines for making paper pulp, paper or paperboard (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Parts > Cylinders)FreeNo.
8420.91.9000Other (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Parts > Cylinders)FreeNo.
8420.99.1000Of machines for processing textiles (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Parts > Other)3.5%kg
8420.99.2000Of machines for making paper pulp, paper or paperboard (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Parts > Other)Freekg
8420.99.9000Other (Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof > Parts > Other)Freekg

Documents required to import under 8420

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FCC Declaration (Form 740)Conditional

    Required for electronic devices that emit radio frequency

  • FDA Radiation Declaration (Form 2877)Conditional

    Required for products that emit radiation (X-ray, laser, microwave, etc.)

Common questions

What is HTS code 8420?
HTS heading 8420 covers calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof. It sits in Chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 10 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8420?
General duty rates from 2.6% to 3.5%, with 7 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8420 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 84