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Spandex Fiber Drawing Tower from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide DMF solvent specifications and recovery efficiency data essential for spandex classification

• Height and level configuration drawings required for tower import clearance

• Safety interlocks for high-solvent areas must meet destination country standards