Heading · Chapter 84
8420: Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor
Heading 8420 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 84, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
EU Free – 2.2% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 1.6% 
Türkiye 1.7% – 2.2% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
USA Free – 3.5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 1.1% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 15 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.8% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free – 4% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 3.4% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% – 10% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 6.7% Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$194kUS$194k+US$3m+US$17m+> US$111m
Exports: 132
- China: US$325m
- Germany: US$303m
- Italy: US$266m
- South Korea: US$111m
- Japan: US$101m
- Taiwan: US$75m
- United States: US$68m
- Switzerland: US$61m
- Spain: US$43m
- Austria: US$25m
- France: US$23m
- Netherlands: US$22m
- Singapore: US$21m
- Belgium: US$17m
- Czechia: US$17m
- Türkiye: US$17m
- United Kingdom: US$14m
- Poland: US$11m
- Slovenia: US$11m
- India: US$11m
- Canada: US$11m
- Sweden: US$10m
- Finland: US$7m
- Brazil: US$7m
- Malaysia: US$6m
- Vietnam: US$5m
- Ireland: US$5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5m
- Mexico: US$4m
- Slovakia: US$4m
- Portugal: US$4m
- Thailand: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Australia: US$3m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- Russia: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- Hungary: US$1m
- Tunisia: US$1m
- Luxembourg: US$936k
- Norway: US$765k
- Indonesia: US$738k
- Israel: US$733k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$727k
- Azerbaijan: US$719k
- Saudi Arabia: US$681k
- United Arab Emirates: US$665k
- Serbia: US$623k
- Iran: US$606k
- Greece: US$598k
- Ukraine: US$530k
- Egypt: US$440k
- Argentina: US$421k
- Chile: US$333k
- New Zealand: US$327k
- Paraguay: US$327k
- Armenia: US$281k
- Pakistan: US$273k
- Cayman Islands: US$264k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$541kUS$541k+US$5m+US$22m+> US$34m
Imports: 203
- United States: US$303m
- China: US$227m
- Germany: US$100m
- Vietnam: US$73m
- India: US$54m
- Mexico: US$40m
- Italy: US$34m
- France: US$33m
- Russia: US$33m
- South Korea: US$31m
- Thailand: US$30m
- Austria: US$30m
- Switzerland: US$29m
- United Kingdom: US$28m
- Türkiye: US$28m
- Poland: US$27m
- Japan: US$24m
- Netherlands: US$23m
- Taiwan: US$22m
- Slovakia: US$22m
- Canada: US$22m
- Indonesia: US$22m
- Malaysia: US$20m
- Belgium: US$20m
- Spain: US$19m
- Brazil: US$18m
- Saudi Arabia: US$15m
- Romania: US$15m
- Algeria: US$12m
- Ireland: US$12m
- Uzbekistan: US$12m
- United Arab Emirates: US$11m
- Morocco: US$11m
- Iraq: US$11m
- Portugal: US$10m
- Argentina: US$10m
- Nigeria: US$10m
- Czechia: US$9m
- Singapore: US$8m
- Australia: US$8m
- Finland: US$7m
- Ukraine: US$7m
- Sweden: US$7m
- South Africa: US$7m
- Cambodia: US$6m
- Kazakhstan: US$6m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$6m
- Pakistan: US$6m
- Iran: US$5m
- Colombia: US$5m
- Egypt: US$5m
- Hungary: US$5m
- Bangladesh: US$5m
- Israel: US$5m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$4m
- Philippines: US$4m
- Senegal: US$4m
- Zambia: US$3m
- Tunisia: US$3m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$325m | 19.8% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$303m | 18.5% |
| 3 |  Italy | US$266m | 16.2% |
| 4 |  South Korea | US$111m | 6.8% |
| 5 | Japan | US$101m | 6.2% |
| 6 | Taiwan | US$75m | 4.6% |
| 7 | United States | US$68m | 4.1% |
| 8 | Switzerland | US$61m | 3.7% |
| 9 |  Spain | US$43m | 2.6% |
| 10 |  Austria | US$25m | 1.5% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$303m | 18.4% |
| 2 | China | US$227m | 13.8% |
| 3 | Germany | US$100m | 6.1% |
| 4 |  Vietnam | US$73m | 4.5% |
| 5 |  India | US$54m | 3.3% |
| 6 | Mexico | US$40m | 2.5% |
| 7 | Italy | US$34m | 2.1% |
| 8 |  France | US$33m | 2% |
| 9 |  Russia | US$33m | 2% |
| 10 | South Korea | US$31m | 1.9% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8420 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8420 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.2%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8420 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 1.7% and 2.2% (average 1.8%).
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8420 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 3.5%. 6 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 8420 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 8420 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 8420 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 8420 covers 15 tariff lines and the duty is 12.6%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 8420 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 8420 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 8420 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 8420 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 8420 into 13 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 8420 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 8420 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 8420 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 8420 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 5% and 10% (average 6.7%).
In 2024, countries exported heading 8420 goods worth US$2bn (+0.8% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$325m), followed by Germany.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$303m.
The United Kingdom ranked 17th among 132 exporters with US$14m.
The United Kingdom imported US$28m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor?
Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor fall under HS heading 8420, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on calendering or other rolling machines in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8420 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on calendering or other rolling machines in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8420 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2.2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most calendering or other rolling machines?
China, with US$325m in 2024 (19.8% of world exports).