Comb Assemblies for Wool Combing Machines
Comb assemblies for wool combing machines align long wool fibers during preparatory processes in textile production. These combs are named examples of auxiliary machinery for machines of heading 84.45, making them classifiable under tariff item 8448.19.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the combs are presented as parts of a combing machine
Parts for combing machines are classified separately under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the combs are designed for use with combing machines of heading 84.45
• Include specifications showing their role in fiber alignment
• Be prepared to demonstrate they are not interchangeable tools of heading 82.07
Related Products under Tariff item 8448.19.00
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An automatic stop motion device for spinning frames detects yarn breaks and halts the machine to prevent waste. This auxiliary machinery is designed for use with textile spinning machines of heading 84.45, making it classifiable under tariff item 8448.19.00.
Card Clothing for Carding Machines
Card clothing consists of wire-mounted surfaces used on carding machines to align fibers during spinning preparation. While often considered parts, complete sets of card clothing function as auxiliary machinery for machines of heading 84.45, falling under tariff item 8448.19.00.
Dobby Mechanism for Weaving Looms
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Extruding Nipples for Synthetic Fiber Machines
Extruding nipples form precise filament cross-sections in synthetic fiber spinning machines of heading 84.44. These are listed examples of auxiliary machinery under tariff item 8448.19.00 for use in man-made fiber production.
Heald Frames for Rapier Looms
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Hosiery Needles for Knitting Machines
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