Lummus G8000 Cotton Gin

The Lummus G8000 is an industrial cotton gin designed specifically for separating cotton fibers from seeds in ginned cotton processing. It features high-capacity cleaning and ginning cylinders that efficiently handle raw seed cotton from harvesting. Classified under HTS 8445.19.0040 as a dedicated machine for preparing cotton fibers by removing seeds and trash.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China3.3%+17.5%20.8%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

8437.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 20.8%

If primarily designed for cleaning seed cotton before ginning

Seed cotton cleaners fall under heading 8437 for machinery used in agriculture, not textile fiber preparation.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 20.8%

If imported as parts or accessories for gin assembly

Individual gin stands, saw cylinders or ribbed grids are classified as parts of textile machinery in 8479 if not complete machines.

8445.11.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.8%

If for carding or combing cotton fibers post-ginning

Carding machines process already separated fibers, falling under specific subheading 8445.11 for further fiber preparation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify machine capacity and specifications match HTS 8445.19.0040 criteria for cotton-specific ginning to avoid reclassification as general textile machinery

• Include detailed technical manuals and parts lists in documentation to prove it's a complete cotton gin stand, not components