Hitachi Air-Jet Spinning Machine from China
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 because it performs the yarn-forming function through aerodynamic twisting, which is a type of spinning.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the machine is declared as a complete spinning unit, not as parts, to avoid classification issues
• Verify that the air-jet technology does not fall under other headings like 8444 (textile machinery for extruding)
• Consult the CBSA's tariff classification advice for machinery with complex functions