Mini Cotton Carding Machine MC-500 from Japan
The compact MC-500 mini carding machine is ideal for small-scale cotton processing, featuring a 500mm cylinder for lab or boutique yarn production. It aligns and cleans fibers into sliver cans efficiently. HTS 8445.11.00.00 applies as a carding machine for textile fiber preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ideal for R&D imports; include lab-use declaration for potential duty relief
• Verify dimensions for container fit; oversize parts incur extra freight
• Require ISO 9001 certification from manufacturer for quality assurance