Fiber Opening and Cleaning Machine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Air volume and beater speed specs prove textile fiber handling capacity per statistical notes
• Dust collection efficiency data required for EPA compliance during import clearance