Rieter L5/80 Combing Machine from Japan
Rieter combing machine that eliminates short fibers and aligns long staple cotton through noil extraction and combing heads. Falls under HTS 8445.19.00 as specialized equipment for preparing textile fibers for high-quality yarn spinning. Essential for premium combed cotton yarn production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit fiber length compatibility data (e.g
• 1-1/8 inch cotton) to justify 8445 classification over general machinery
• Include installation blueprints showing integration with spinning lines for end-use verification