Cotton Gin Stand from Canada
Saw-type cotton gin stand that separates cotton fibers from seeds using rotating saw blades and ribbed grids. While ginning occurs pre-factory, industrial-scale gin stands for seed cotton processing qualify under HTS 8445.19.00 as textile fiber preparation machinery. Used in cotton processing plants.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Distinguish from agricultural field gins (8433); provide mill installation proof for factory fiber prep status
• Seed discharge specs and lint quality data support textile classification over agricultural equipment
• Anti-dumping orders apply to certain origins; verify Commerce scope for gin stands specifically