Card Clothing for Carding Machines from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify wire gauge and mounting type to confirm suitability solely for carding machines
• Separate from machine parts by declaring as replaceable auxiliary surfaces
• Avoid undervaluation; itemize precious metal content if any in wire alloys