Miniature Laboratory Carding Machine from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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