New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Universal Fiber Carding Machine UCM-2000 from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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