Textile Fabric Folding Machine
An automated textile fabric folding machine that precisely folds textile fabrics into flat stacks or pleats for packaging or inspection. This machine is a dedicated folding apparatus for textile fabrics and falls under tariff item 8451.50.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine also performs other finishing operations like cutting or reeling.
Machines with multiple finishing functions may be classified under other subheadings of heading 84.51.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the machine's folding function and its use for textile fabrics in the import documents
• Ensure the machine is not classified as a packaging machine, which would fall under other headings
• Verify if the machine includes any sensors or electronics that require compliance documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 8451.50.00
Automated Textile Fabric Sheeter
An automated textile fabric sheeter that cuts continuous textile fabric webs into uniform sheets for preparation in printing or coating processes. This machine is dedicated to cutting textile fabrics, a function explicitly covered by tariff item 8451.50.00.
Automatic Fabric Slitter Rewinder
An automatic fabric slitter rewinder that combines slitting (narrow cutting) and rewinding functions to convert wide textile fabric rolls into narrower rolls. This machine performs both cutting and reeling operations on textile fabrics, which are covered by tariff item 8451.50.00.
Fabric Plaiting and Folding Machine
A fabric plaiting and folding machine that creates accordion-style plaits or folds in textile fabrics for compact storage or dyeing preparation. This machine is specifically designed for folding textile fabrics, a function listed under tariff item 8451.50.00.
Fabric Roll Reeling Machine
A fabric roll reeling machine that winds finished or processed textile fabrics onto rolls or cores for storage, transport, or further processing. This machine performs the reeling function on textile fabrics, which is explicitly covered by tariff item 8451.50.00.
Fabric Winding and Pinking Machine
A dual-function fabric winding and pinking machine that pink-cuts fabric edges while simultaneously winding onto cores. This machine combines pinking and reeling operations on textile fabrics, both of which are covered by tariff item 8451.50.00.
Heavy Duty Fabric Unfolder
A heavy-duty fabric unfolder that unfolds pre-folded or plaited textile fabric rolls back to flat web for inspection or reprocessing. This machine performs unreeling and unfolding operations on textile fabrics, which are covered by tariff item 8451.50.00.