Recycled Fiber Processing Line from Japan
Complete line for opening, cleaning, and blending recycled textile fibers from garment waste for new yarn production. HTS 8445.19.00 applies to machinery preparing these reclaimed staple fibers identical to virgin fiber processing. Growing importance in sustainable textile manufacturing.
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
• Waste fiber input specs confirm textile origin vs plastic bottle recycling equipment
• Contaminant removal efficiency data differentiates from general waste processing machinery
• Sustainability certifications aid classification but don't change HTS; stick to fiber prep function