Hitachi Air-Jet Spinning Machine
An air-jet spinning machine that produces fancy yarns from synthetic fibers using compressed air eddies for twisting. It falls under tariff item 8445.20.00 as a textile spinning machine that forms yarn through aerodynamic twisting, a process integral to spinning.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine also performs winding or reeling as a secondary function
Heading 8445 covers spinning, doubling, twisting, and winding machines; winding machines are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is classified as a spinning machine, not a texturing machine, by documenting its yarn-forming function
• Provide technical specifications to CBSA to confirm it uses air-jet twisting for spinning
• Verify if any provincial regulations apply to textile machinery imports
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