Carbon Fiber Tow Opener from Germany
Precision opener for spreading and individualizing carbon fiber tows into spread tow for textile composite prepreg production. Even advanced fibers classify under HTS 8445.19.00 when prepared for textile yarn/weaving processes. Used in aerospace textile manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Technical fiber specs and weave-ability data prove textile preparation function
• Static control features documentation essential for synthetic fiber handling
• Avoid plastics machinery classification by emphasizing yarn/weaving end-use