Miniature Laboratory Carding Machine from Japan
Compact lab-scale carding machine for R&D fiber testing, producing small sliver samples from textile fibers. Still qualifies under HTS 8445.19.00 as fiber preparation machinery despite scale, used by yarn research facilities. Features precision controls for fiber quality analysis.
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
• Research end-use statement prevents misclassification as toy machinery or educational equipment
• Capacity specs (under 10kg/hr) still qualify as industrial fiber prep per HTS definitions
• Include calibration traceability for scientific instrument valuation considerations