Wool Fiber Scutcher from China
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.
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
• Provide fiber type compatibility docs (wool-specific beaters) to distinguish from general-purpose beaters
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain wool processing equipment from specific countries
• Declare precise voltage/frequency specs to avoid customs delays on electrical safety compliance