Texturing Heater Plates from China
Heated plates for primary and secondary heating zones in yarn texturing machines, softening synthetic filaments for twist insertion. HTS 8448.20.5010 covers these as parts of heading 8444 texturing equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.3%
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
• Include heat tolerance specifications and machine model compatibility in commercial invoice
• Watch for reclassification as general electric heaters (8516) if not proven textile-specific
• Electrical safety certifications (UL, CE) required for customs clearance in most markets