Wool Fiber Scutcher from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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