Texturing Jet for Synthetic Yarns from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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