Stitch-Bonding Nonwoven Machine

Machine that uses felting needles to bond fibers into nonwoven fabrics without traditional weaving. Falls under HTS 8447.90.90.00 as a stitch-bonding machine.

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.

8449.00.50.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for mechanical felting without stitching

Pure felting machines are separately provided in 8449.

8477.80.01.00Higher: 38.1% vs 17.5%

If complete nonwoven production line

Extrusion-integrated systems may classify as plastics machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include needle density and bonding pattern technical data sheets

Certify non-applicability of weaving functions for proper heading