Stationary Flat Card Clothing for Worker Flats from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document flat spacing and curvature matching standard card designs
• Specify 'top flats only' to distinguish from cylinder clothing