Universal Fiber Carding Machine UCM-2000 from China
The UCM-2000 is a versatile carding machine capable of handling cotton, wool, and short synthetic fibers through interchangeable clothing and speed controls. It produces parallel slivers ready for drawing frames in yarn production. Classified in HTS 8445.11.00.00 for its primary carding function in textile fiber preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit detailed user manuals highlighting carding mechanisms to confirm heading 8445 classification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on textile machinery from certain origins like China or India
• Label all components clearly; incomplete assemblies risk reclassification as parts