Comb Assemblies for Wool Combing Machines from Japan
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.
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
• Certify fiber length suitability and mounting for specific combing models
• Distinguish from carding combs via worsted process documentation