Wool Scouring Line Machine

Continuous wool scouring machine that washes raw wool in detergent baths, squeezes water, and dries fibers to remove lanolin and dirt. HTS 8445.19.00 includes this essential preparation for clean wool fibers entering the spinning process. Handles greasy wool from shearing directly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China3.3%+17.5%20.8%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8445.11.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.8%

If also processes cotton alongside wool

Dual cotton/wool capability may trigger cotton machinery provisions depending on primary design.

8421.19.00Higher: 36.3% vs 20.8%

If classified primarily as industrial washing machinery

General centrifugal clothes washers without textile fiber specificity go to 8421 laundry equipment.

8419.60Lower: 10% vs 20.8%

If for the drying components only

Separate tunnel dryers classify under 8419 drying machinery unless integral to fiber prep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Water treatment system specs must show wool grease recovery capability for proper end-use proof

• Effluent documentation compliance crucial; include wastewater specs matching textile scouring standards

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