Heading · Section XVI

8420: Calendering or other rolling machines, other than for metals or glass, and cylinders therefor

8420
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–2.2%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 0%–3.5%USA
  • US$1.6bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 8420 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 84, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.

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 statutory rate is 50%.

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.

In 2024, countries exported heading 8420 goods worth US$1.6bn (+0.8% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$324.9m), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$302.6m.

The United Kingdom ranked 17th among 132 exporters with US$13.6m.

The United Kingdom imported US$27.8m.

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 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 7 tariff lines USA Free – 3.5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 1.1%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

8420 · US$1.6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$194.2kUS$194.2k+US$3.2m+US$17.5m+> US$111m

Exports: 132
  1. China: US$324.9m
  2. Germany: US$303.4m
  3. Italy: US$266.1m
  4. South Korea: US$111m
  5. Japan: US$101.4m
  6. Taiwan: US$75.1m
  7. United States: US$68m
  8. Switzerland: US$61.3m
  9. Spain: US$42.6m
  10. Austria: US$24.6m
  11. France: US$22.9m
  12. Netherlands: US$22.1m
  13. Singapore: US$20.5m
  14. Belgium: US$17.5m
  15. Czechia: US$17m
  16. Türkiye: US$16.8m
  17. United Kingdom: US$13.6m
  18. Poland: US$11.4m
  19. Slovenia: US$11.3m
  20. India: US$10.8m
  21. Canada: US$10.7m
  22. Sweden: US$10.3m
  23. Finland: US$7.5m
  24. Brazil: US$6.6m
  25. Malaysia: US$6.2m
  26. Vietnam: US$4.8m
  27. Ireland: US$4.8m
  28. Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.7m
  29. Mexico: US$4m
  30. Slovakia: US$3.8m
  31. Portugal: US$3.6m
  32. Thailand: US$3.3m
  33. Denmark: US$3.2m
  34. Australia: US$2.7m
  35. South Africa: US$2.1m
  36. Bulgaria: US$1.5m
  37. Russia: US$1.5m
  38. Romania: US$1.4m
  39. Hungary: US$1.3m
  40. Tunisia: US$1m
  41. Luxembourg: US$935.8k
  42. Norway: US$764.5k
  43. Indonesia: US$738.1k
  44. Israel: US$732.6k
  45. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$727k
  46. Azerbaijan: US$719.4k
  47. Saudi Arabia: US$681.3k
  48. United Arab Emirates: US$665.2k
  49. Serbia: US$623.4k
  50. Iran: US$606k
  51. Greece: US$597.6k
  52. Ukraine: US$529.6k
  53. Egypt: US$440.3k
  54. Argentina: US$420.5k
  55. Chile: US$332.9k
  56. New Zealand: US$327.4k
  57. Paraguay: US$327.4k
  58. Armenia: US$280.9k
  59. Pakistan: US$272.8k
  60. Cayman Islands: US$263.6k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$324.9m 19.8%
2 Germany US$303.4m 18.5%
3 Italy US$266.1m 16.2%
4 South Korea US$111m 6.8%
5 Japan US$101.4m 6.2%
6 Taiwan US$75.1m 4.6%
7 United States US$68m 4.1%
8 Switzerland US$61.3m 3.7%
9 Spain US$42.6m 2.6%
10 Austria US$24.6m 1.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$302.6m 18.4%
2 China US$227.3m 13.8%
3 Germany US$99.6m 6.1%
4 Vietnam US$73.2m 4.5%
5 India US$54.3m 3.3%
6 Mexico US$40.2m 2.5%
7 Italy US$34.3m 2.1%
8 France US$33m 2%
9 Russia US$33m 2%
10 South Korea US$31.4m 1.9%

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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$324.9m in 2024 (19.8% of world exports).