Lummus G8000 Cotton Gin from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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