Cotton Gin Huller Rib and Knife Assembly from China
Adjustable rib and knife set used in cotton gin hullers to crack cotton hulls and separate lint from seeds. Principal accessory for heading 8445 ginning machines, critical for initial fiber liberation. Per notes, suitable solely for cotton gin fiber prep.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include wear tolerance specs in tech docs to prove gin-specific design
• Classify complete sets together to avoid part-by-part duty discrepancies
• Check for Section 301 tariffs if sourced from China-based manufacturers