Card Clothing for Carding Machines from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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