Stationary Flat Card Clothing for Worker Flats from Germany
Card clothing strips for stationary flats and worker flats in classic carding machines under heading 8445, featuring flexible foundations for multi-directional fiber working. Essential for parallelization in worsted spinning preparation. HTS 8448.31.00.00 classification due to exclusive carding suitability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document flat spacing and curvature matching standard card designs
• Specify 'top flats only' to distinguish from cylinder clothing