Cotton Carding Machine from Japan
Industrial machine that passes raw cotton fibers through cylinders covered with fine wires to align and clean them, removing short fibers and impurities. This process prepares cotton for subsequent spinning into yarn. Classified under 8445.19.00.80 as machinery for preparing textile fibers other than wool or animal hair.
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm use solely for textile fiber preparation to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates in documentation for customs clearance