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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document flat spacing and curvature matching standard card designs
• Specify 'top flats only' to distinguish from cylinder clothing