Gimped Yarn Twisting Machine

Machine that wraps metallic or textured yarn around core threads to produce gimped decorative yarns for upholstery. Falls under HTS 8447.90.90.00 for machines making gimped yarn.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8447.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If basic flat yarn winding without texturing

Simpler yarn winding machines without gimping are in 8447.20.

8444.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for shuttleless decorative yarn production

Certain shuttleless looms for narrow decorative fabrics go to 8444.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide yarn composition test reports showing metallic/textured wrapping

Calibrate import declarations for machine capacity (spindles/hour)