Trützschler DK 803 Carding Machine
High-speed carding machine from Trützschler that converts staple fibers into carded sliver for worsted or woolen spinning systems. Classified in 8445.19.00 for its role in textile fiber preparation through parallelization and impurity removal. Features advanced licker-in and main cylinder for superior fiber quality.
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If includes integrated combing equipment
Machines combining carding with textile combing functions move to 8445.20 for multi-process fiber prep.
If when configured for nonwoven fabric production
Fiber prep machines yielding nonwoven webs classify under 8448 auxiliary textile machinery.
If for synthetic filament preparation, not staple fibers
Continuous filament processing machinery falls under 8477 for plastics/rubber machinery.
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• Provide EUCE or manufacturer declaration confirming compliance with textile machinery safety standards (EN ISO 14120)
• Label as 'complete machine' vs components to prevent erroneous 8438 classification during customs exam
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