Of machines for preparing textile fibers, other than card clothing
Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, Jacquards, automatic stop motions and shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles): > Parts and accessories of machines of heading 8445 or of their auxiliary machinery: > Of machines for preparing textile fibers, other than card clothing
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 8448.32.00
Cotton Fiber Opener Machine
A machine designed to open and separate compressed cotton fibers prior to carding, used exclusively with textile carding machines under heading 8445. It features rotating beaters and grids to gently disentangle fibers without damaging them. Classified under 8448.32.00 as an accessory for fiber preparation machines, excluding card clothing.
Wool Fiber Scutcher
Auxiliary scutching machine that beats and cleans wool fibers to remove impurities before feeding into carding equipment. Essential for preparing greasy wool slivers with controlled dust extraction systems. Falls under 8448.32.00 as a part for heading 8445 fiber preparation machines.
Synthetic Fiber Hopper Feeder
Automated hopper feeder that evenly meters polyester or acrylic staple fibers into carding machines, preventing clumping. Includes vibrating trays and sensors for precise feed control. Classified in 8448.32.00 as accessory for textile fiber prep machinery.
Fiber Waste Extractor for Cards
High-vacuum extractor system that removes short fibers and dust from carding machine output, mounted directly on fiber prep lines. Includes cyclone separators and filter bags. 8448.32.00 classification for carding auxiliary cleaning equipment.
Bale Opener Plucker for Carding Lines
Automated bale plucker that tears apart fiber bales and feeds loosened material to carding via pneumatic transport. Rotating plucker rolls calibrated for staple fibers. Dedicated accessory under 8448.32.00 for textile fiber preparation.
Card Feed Lattice Regulator
Precision regulator that controls the speed and tension of fiber lattice delivery to carding machines, ensuring uniform web formation. Mechanical rollers and sensors maintain consistent fiber flow. Part of 8448.32.00 for fiber preparation accessories.