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U.S. imports of cylinders for calendering & other rolling machines (excluding metals & glass) (HS 842091) totaled $2.2M in June 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Cylinders for Calendering & Other Rolling Machines (Excluding Metals & Glass) paid $218K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Precision-engineered cylinders are the core working components of calendering machines, and their classification is separate from the machines themselves under heading 8420. Germany and Italy dominate US imports of these cylinders, reflecting European expertise in high-tolerance roller manufacturing for paper, textile, and specialty materials industries. The US schedule distinguishes cylinders by the machine type they serve: textile calendering (8420911000), pulp/paper/paperboard (8420912000), and NESOI (8420919000), with a legacy consolidated line (8420910000) also present. Importers should note that cylinders for metal or glass rolling machines are excluded from this heading and classify elsewhere.
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Replacement cylinders for paper/paperboard calendering machines classify under 8420912000 regardless of how the parent machine was entered, because parts classification follows the nature and designed use of the part itself. The key is that the cylinder is designed for a pulp, paper, or paperboard calendering or rolling machine — not the original machine's entry history.
Both countries have long-established precision engineering industries specializing in high-tolerance roller and cylinder manufacturing. German and Italian suppliers are particularly prominent in paper machine and textile finishing equipment, where cylinder surface quality and dimensional accuracy are critical to end-product quality, giving them a strong competitive position in the US market.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8420919000 | CYLINDERS, NESOI, FOR ROLLING MACHINES,EXC MTLS,GL | $1.7M | 9.63% | 93.02% | $165K |
| 8420912000 | CYLINDERS FOR PULP,PAPER,PAPERBOARD CAL OR ROL MAC | $480K | 10.11% | 100.00% | $49K |
| 8420911000 | CYLINDERS FOR TEXTILE CALENDERING OR ROLLING MACH | $43K | 10.39% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8420910000 | CYLINDERS F ROLLING MACH, EXC F METALS OR GLASS | $938K |
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $973K | $40K | -$933K |
| California | $196K | $151K | -$45K |
| Kentucky | $323K | -- | -$323K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $803K | -- | -$803K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $296K | $21K | -$274K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $277K | +$277K |