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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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8445.40.00.00Lower: 21.2% vs 35%

If false-twist texturing rather than air-jet

Different texturing technologies have specific subheadings within winding machinery.

8448.42.00.00Lower: 21.2% vs 35%

If when part of complete circular knit machine

Machinery components integral to knitting machines classify together.

8414.80Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If for standalone compressed air yarn processing without texturing

Pure air treatment equipment falls under compressor machinery provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Demonstrate yarn input/output specifications showing partially oriented yarn (POY) to textured process

Include compressed air consumption data and jet orifice specifications in technical docs

Confirm overfeed ratios typical for texturing (15-40%) to avoid plastics machinery classification

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