Wool Roving Machine DF-400 from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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