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Machines for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials > Other
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 8444.00.00.90
Polyamide 6.6 Filament Extrusion Line
Complete extrusion line melts and extrudes polyamide 6.6 (nylon) into industrial filaments. HTS 8444.00.00.90 for extruding man-made textile materials. Produces tire cord and airbag yarns.
Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber Slicer
Slicer cuts regenerated cellulose (viscose rayon) continuous filament into staple lengths. Under HTS 8444.00.00.90 as cutting man-made textile materials. Used for absorbent textiles and paper substitutes.
Polyester Yarn Texturing Machine
This machine texturizes polyester filaments by applying false twist to create bulked yarn used in apparel and upholstery. It falls under HTS 8444.00.00.90 as specialized equipment for texturing man-made textile materials like polyester. The process alters yarn properties for enhanced elasticity and volume.
Nylon Filament Drawing Extruder
Industrial extruder draws molten nylon polymer into continuous filaments through a spinneret, solidifying them for further processing. Classified in HTS 8444.00.00.90 for drawing man-made textile materials like nylon. Essential for producing synthetic fibers used in ropes and fabrics.
Polypropylene Monofilament Cutting Machine
Precision cutter slices extruded polypropylene monofilaments to uniform lengths for brush bristles or ropes. Under HTS 8444.00.00.90 as cutting equipment for man-made textiles. Ensures consistent fiber length critical for industrial applications.
Acrylic Fiber Texturing Jet Oven
High-velocity air jet oven textures acrylic tow fibers, imparting crimp for spun yarn production. Fits HTS 8444.00.00.90 for texturing man-made textile materials. Used in carpet and apparel fiber manufacturing.
Spandex Fiber Drawing Godet Rolls
Heated godet roll assembly draws and orients spandex filaments to precise denier for stretch fabrics. Classified under HTS 8444.00.00.90 for drawing man-made textiles. Critical for elastic yarn production in activewear.
PET Staple Fiber Cutter
Rotary cutter precisely cuts polyethylene terephthalate (PET) tow into staple fibers for nonwovens. HTS 8444.00.00.90 covers cutting man-made textile materials. Used in insulation and filtration media production.
Carbon Fiber Tow Texturing Machine
Specialized texturing unit crimps carbon fiber tow for composite reinforcement yarns. Falls under HTS 8444.00.00.90 for texturing man-made (synthetic) textile materials. Aerospace and automotive composite precursor.
False Twist Texturing Machine for Polyester FDY
High-speed false twist machine textures fully drawn yarn (FDY) polyester for apparel. HTS 8444.00.00.90 covers texturing man-made textiles. Achieves 800m/min+ speeds for efficient production.
Aramid Fiber Drawing Tower
Vertical drawing tower stretches aramid polymer solution into high-tenacity fibers like Kevlar. Classified HTS 8444.00.00.90 for drawing man-made textiles. Used in ballistic and protective fabrics.
Lyocell Tow Cutter
Cutter processes lyocell (Tencel) regenerated cellulose tow into staple fibers. HTS 8444.00.00.90 for man-made textile cutting. Eco-friendly fiber for denim and towels.
POY Texturing Machine
Partially oriented yarn (POY) texturing machine draw-textures polyester for draw texturing yarn. Under HTS 8444.00.00.90 for man-made textile texturing. Two-step yarn production process.
Glass Fiber Strand Drawing Equipment
Bushings and drawing equipment produce continuous glass filament strands for reinforcement. HTS 8444.00.00.90 includes man-made (inorganic) textile drawing. Composites and printed circuit boards.
Modacrylic Fiber Crimping Machine
Mechanical crimper imparts sawtooth crimp to modacrylic fibers for flame-retardant textiles. Classified HTS 8444.00.00.90 for texturing man-made materials. Protective clothing and upholstery applications.