Machines for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials
Machines for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8444.00.00
Polyester Yarn Extrusion Line
Industrial machine that melts polyester chips and extrudes them through spinnerets to form continuous polyester filaments for yarn production. Classified under HTS 8444.00.00 as it performs extruding of man-made textile materials like polyester. Essential for synthetic fiber manufacturing.
Nylon Fiber Drawing Machine
Equipment that stretches and orients newly extruded nylon filaments to enhance tensile strength and crystallinity for industrial applications. Falls under HTS 8444.00.00 for drawing man-made textile materials. Critical step after melt spinning in synthetic fiber production.
Polypropylene Monofilament Extruder
Specialized extruder producing single large-denier polypropylene filaments for ropes, fishing nets, and brush bristles. Classified in HTS 8444.00.00 for extruding man-made textile materials. Features precise die control for uniform monofilament diameter.
Texturing Jet for Synthetic Yarns
Air jet texturing machine that imparts bulk and stretch to polyester/POY yarns using compressed air for loop formation. HTS 8444.00.00 covers texturing of man-made textile materials. Produces yarns for apparel and upholstery applications.
Acrylic Tow Cutting Machine
Precision cutter that slices continuous acrylic tow (hundreds of filaments) into staple fibers for spun yarn production. Under HTS 8444.00.00 for cutting man-made textile materials. Adjustable cut length for different end uses from carpet to apparel.
Spandex Fiber Drawing Tower
Multi-story tower system that dry-spins and draws spandex (elastane) fibers for stretch fabrics. HTS 8444.00.00 for drawing man-made textile materials. Features solvent recovery and precise godet roll control.
Polyester POY Spinneret Machine
High-speed melt spinning equipment producing partially oriented polyester yarn (POY) through precision spinnerets. Classified HTS 8444.00.00 for extruding man-made textile materials. Quench air and wind-up stations included.
Carbon Fiber Tow Drawing Equipment
Drawing machines for PAN-based carbon fiber precursor tow to achieve uniform tension before carbonization. HTS 8444.00.00 covers man-made textile materials including carbon fiber precursors. Tension-controlled godet system.
Viscose Staple Fiber Cutter
Cutting machine that converts continuous viscose tow into staple fibers for spinning. Under HTS 8444.00.00 for cutting man-made textile materials. Produces 1.5-3 denier fibers in 38-51mm lengths.
Nylon 6,6 Multifilament Texturing Machine
False-twist texturing equipment for nylon 6,6 multifilament yarns used in hosiery and circular knits. HTS 8444.00.00 for texturing man-made textile materials. Stack twisters and cooling plates included.