Metallic Card Clothing for Cotton Carding Machines from Mexico
Metallic card clothing consists of flexible metal wires or teeth mounted on a foundation, designed specifically for carding machines under heading 8445 used in cotton fiber processing. It aligns and separates fibers by passing them through the pointed wires, removing impurities and forming a uniform web or sliver. Classified under HTS 8448.31.00.00 as a part suitable solely for carding machines.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific carding machine models under heading 8445 via manufacturer specs to ensure 'sole use' classification
• Provide detailed technical drawings and fiber type compatibility declarations to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts