Other
Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, Jacquards, automatic stop motions and shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles): > Auxiliary machinery for machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 8448.19.00.00
Dobby Mechanism for Weaving Looms
Dobby mechanisms are auxiliary devices for looms under heading 8446, automating simple pattern controls via harness movements. Classified in HTS 8448.19.00.00 as other auxiliary machinery for textile machines. They offer cost-effective patterning compared to full Jacquards.
Card Clothing for Carding Machines
Card clothing consists of wire-mounted surfaces for carding machines (heading 8445) to align fibers during spinning preparation. While often parts, complete clothing sets function as auxiliaries under HTS 8448.19.00.00. Essential for fiber processing quality.
Jacquard Head for Textile Looms
A Jacquard head is auxiliary machinery used with looms of heading 8446 to control individual warp threads for complex fabric patterns. It falls under HTS 8448.19.00.00 as auxiliary machinery for machines of heading 8446. This mechanism enables intricate designs in weaving without manual intervention.
Automatic Stop Motion Device for Spinning Frames
Automatic stop motions detect yarn breaks and halt spinning frames (heading 8445) to prevent waste. This auxiliary machinery is covered under HTS 8448.19.00.00 for use with textile spinning equipment. It enhances production efficiency and quality control.
Shuttle Changing Mechanism for Shuttle Looms
Shuttle changing mechanisms automatically replace depleted shuttles in looms of heading 8446, minimizing downtime. Falls under HTS 8448.19.00.00 as specified auxiliary machinery example for textile looms. Improves continuous weaving operations.
Heald Frames for Rapier Looms
Heald frames hold warp ends and create sheds in rapier looms (heading 8446), listed as auxiliary examples in HTS 8448.19.00.00. They enable precise pattern formation in modern weaving.
Spindle Flyers for Ring Spinning Frames
Spindle flyers are rotating auxiliaries for ring spinning frames (heading 8445) that twist yarn during drafting. Explicitly named in HTS 8448.19.00.00 as accessories principally for spinning machines. Critical for yarn tension control.
Hosiery Needles for Knitting Machines
Specialized latch/transfer needles for circular knitting machines (heading 8447) in hosiery production. Classified under HTS 8448.19.00.00 as named accessories principally for knitting equipment. Enable seamless sock/shapewear fabrication.
Extruding Nipples for Synthetic Fiber Machines
Extruding nipples form precise filament cross-sections in synthetic fiber spinning machines (heading 8444). Listed example under HTS 8448.19.00.00 for auxiliary use in man-made fiber production. Determine fiber profile and count.
Comb Assemblies for Wool Combing Machines
Comb assemblies align long wool fibers in combing machines under heading 8445 preparatory processes. HTS 8448.19.00.00 covers these as named auxiliary combs principally for textile preparation. Remove short fibers for worsted yarn.