Hitachi Air-Jet Spinning Machine from China
Hitachi's air-jet spinner produces fancy yarns from synthetic fibers using compressed air eddies for twisting. Classified in HTS 8445.20.00.00 for its textile yarn spinning function via aerodynamic yarn formation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Detail air consumption rates in technical files; comply with OSHA noise standards
• File for duty drawback if re-exported after use; track serial numbers
• Avoid reclass by proving no weft-winding primary use (8446 risk)