Bast Fiber Decorticator from China
Mechanical decorticator that crushes and separates bast fibers (flax, hemp, jute) from woody stalks using rollers and scutchers. Industrial models for textile preparation classify under HTS 8445.19.00 as fiber prep machinery. Produces clean line fibers for linen and hemp yarn spinning.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Stalk moisture content specs prove industrial fiber extraction vs agricultural crop processing
• Line fiber quality output data supports textile end-use over rope/coarse cordage production
• Regional origin may trigger specialty fiber import quotas; check Agriculture requirements