PET Staple Fiber Cutter from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify tow bundle size and cut length capabilities
• Ensure hygiene standards for fiber contact parts
• Pitfall: bulk vs retail packaging valuation