Synthetic Fiber Card Clothing for Man-Made Staple from China
Card clothing with synthetic polymer wires on rubber foundation optimized for man-made staple fibers in carding machines of heading 8445. Low-friction synthetic teeth reduce fiber damage during high-speed processing of polyester or acrylic slivers. HTS 8448.31.00.00 designation reflects exclusive carding application.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.8%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify polymer type and fiber compatibility tests in technical data sheets
• Ensure declaration distinguishes from rubber conveyor belting materials