Bale Breaker and Opener Machine from Japan
Automated bale opener that breaks down compressed textile fiber bales and opens fibers using spiked lattices and beaters. HTS 8445.19.00 covers this initial fiber preparation stage removing contaminants before carding. Critical first step in modern spinning mills for cotton and synthetics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare bale dimensions and fiber types processed to confirm textile application vs agricultural machinery
• Anti-dumping documentation required if from certain Asian manufacturers; check Commerce scope rulings