Wool Roving Machine DF-400

The DF-400 roving machine processes wool slivers through multiple drafting stages to produce uniform rovings ready for spinning. Classified under HTS 8445.13.00.00 as a dedicated drawing or roving machine for textile fiber preparation. It features automatic drafting controls for consistent fiber attenuation in wool yarn manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8445.19.00Higher: 20.8% vs 17.5%

If for high-speed synthetic fiber roving only

Subheading 8445.19 covers other textile drawing/roving machines not specified for cotton/wool, based on fiber type.

8477.80.01.00Higher: 38.1% vs 17.5%

If used for extrusion of plastic filaments rather than staple fibers

Plastic yarn manufacturing machinery falls under heading 8477 for plastics processing equipment.

8433.52.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If when configured as a combine-harvester accessory for natural fibers

Agricultural machinery for fiber harvesting and initial processing uses heading 8433.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of wool fiber processing capability through manufacturer specs to avoid confusion with synthetic fiber equipment

Ensure CE marking and safety certifications for textile machinery comply with US OSHA import standards

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