Calendering or other rolling machines — HTS 8420
Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8420
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8420 is a broad product category for calendering and other rolling machines used on materials other than metals or glass. It also covers certain cylinders designed for those machines and their parts. These machines generally press, smooth, finish, coat, laminate, or otherwise process material by passing it between rollers; the exact classification depends on the machine’s design and intended use.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, first confirm that heading 8420 applies rather than a heading for metal- or glass-working machinery or a more specific type of equipment. Then review the subheadings and statistical breakouts, which commonly distinguish the machine or component by its material, function, construction, or whether it is a complete machine, cylinder, or part. The product’s technical specifications and principal function matter more than its marketing name.
What to check
- Confirm the machine is designed for materials other than metals or glass, and identify the material it processes.
- Determine whether the item is a complete rolling or calendering machine, a cylinder, or a separate part; do not assume every roller is a cylinder covered here.
- Read the full 8-digit subheading descriptions and any section, chapter, or heading notes before choosing a code.
- Use product literature, drawings, roller dimensions, processing method, and the machine’s principal function to support the classification.
- Check current official HTS data and obtain customs-broker or ruling advice when the equipment has multiple functions or does not clearly fit one subheading.
HTS heading 8420 summary
Calendering or other rolling machines is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8420.10 | Calendering or other rolling machines |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8420?
Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor; parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.