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Barmag FK6 Texturing Machine

The Barmag FK6 is a high-speed false twist texturing machine designed for processing polyester and nylon filaments into textured yarns with enhanced bulk and elasticity. It falls under tariff item 8444.00.00 as it is a machine for texturing man-made textile materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8448.20.00Same rate: Free

If importing parts or accessories of the texturing machine separately

Parts and accessories of machines of heading 84.44 are classified under heading 84.48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the machine is classified as a complete unit for texturing man-made textile materials; if imported with auxiliary equipment, confirm whether they are separate tariff items

• Have the manufacturer's technical documentation ready to demonstrate the machine's function to the CBSA officer

Related Products under Tariff item 8444.00.00

Acrylic Fiber Texturing Jet Oven

This high-velocity air jet oven textures acrylic tow fibers, imparting crimp for spun yarn production. It fits 8444.00.00 for texturing man-made textile materials, used in carpet and apparel fiber manufacturing.

Acrylic Tow Cutting Machine

This precision cutter slices continuous acrylic tow—hundreds of filaments—into staple fibers for spun yarn production. It falls under tariff item 8444.00.00 as a machine for cutting man-made textile materials, with adjustable cut lengths to suit various end uses.

Aramid Fiber Drawing Tower

This vertical drawing tower stretches aramid polymer solution into high-tenacity fibers like Kevlar. It is classified under 8444.00.00 for drawing man-made textiles, used in ballistic and protective fabrics.

Carbon Fiber Tow Drawing Equipment

This drawing equipment stretches PAN-based carbon fiber precursor tow to achieve uniform tension before carbonization. It is classified under 8444.00.00 as a machine for drawing man-made textile materials, including carbon fiber precursors.

Carbon Fiber Tow Texturing Machine

This specialized texturing unit crimps carbon fiber tow for composite reinforcement yarns. It falls under 8444.00.00 for texturing man-made (synthetic) textile materials, used in aerospace and automotive composite precursors.

False Twist Texturing Machine for Polyester FDY

This high-speed false twist machine textures fully drawn yarn (FDY) polyester for apparel. It falls under 8444.00.00 for texturing man-made textiles, achieving 800m/min+ speeds for efficient production.