Semi-Metallic Card Clothing Strips for Licker-In Rollers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.3%
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
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