Cotton Gin Stand from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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