Carbon Fiber Tow Drawing Equipment from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify precursor PAN tow specs (3K-50K filaments) for proper man-made textile classification
• Document temperature-controlled draw zones essential for precursor processing
• Static eliminators and tow spreader details required for complete description