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
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
• 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