Fiber Opening and Cleaning Machine
High-production fiber opener with beaters and grids that individualizes clumped textile fibers and removes trash/dust. HTS 8445.19.00 classification for this preliminary cleaning stage before carding in staple fiber processing lines. Handles recycled fibers and virgin staple effectively.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 3.3% | +17.5% | 20.8% |
| š²š½Mexico | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| šØš¦Canada | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| š©šŖGermany | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| šÆšµJapan | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If optimized specifically for cotton fibers
Cotton-dedicated openers have separate cotton machinery tariff line.
If for synthetic staple fiber extrusion lines
Synthetic polymer fiber machinery classifies under plastics extrusion equipment.
If when used for non-textile bulk material cleaning
General industrial cleaning/sifting machines go to 8437 for unmachinable goods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Air volume and beater speed specs prove textile fiber handling capacity per statistical notes
ā¢ Dust collection efficiency data required for EPA compliance during import clearance
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