Crompton & Knowles Carding Machine from Germany
This industrial carding machine processes raw cotton or wool fibers into aligned slivers by passing them through rotating cylinders with wire teeth. It falls under HTS 8445.19.00 as machinery specifically designed for preparing textile fibers prior to spinning. Used in textile mills for high-volume fiber alignment and cleaning.
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
• Verify machine specifications match 'textile fiber preparation' in official HTS notes to avoid reclassification to parts (8438)
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates proving textile application, not paper or nonwovens