Santoni SC 11 Combing Machine from China
Santoni SC 11 is an Italian-made combing machine optimized for medium-count cotton yarns, featuring precision nip rollers and automatic piecing. It qualifies under HTS 8445.12.00.00 as specialized equipment for removing short fibers from textile slivers. Ideal for mills producing fine combed yarns for shirting fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include Italian manufacturing declaration and CE certificate; document production capacity (kg/hr) for valuation purposes
• Common pitfall: incorrect classification as spinning preparation when combing is primary function