Stationary Flat Card Clothing for Worker Flats from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document flat spacing and curvature matching standard card designs
• Specify 'top flats only' to distinguish from cylinder clothing