Crompton & Knowles Carding Machine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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