Semi-Metallic Card Clothing Strips for Licker-In Rollers from China
Pre-cut semi-metallic card clothing strips designed for licker-in rollers in flat-top carding machines under heading 8445. These strips feature a blend of metal and synthetic foundations for optimal fiber transfer and doffing. Exclusively classified in 8448.31.00.00 due to principal use with carding machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit roller diameter and curvature specs matching standard carding machines to validate classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'card clothing only' to avoid confusion with general wire fabrics