Steel Spinning Ring from Japan
Durable steel ring mounted on ring spinning frames to guide the traveler during yarn twisting, typically 40-50mm diameter for worsted spinning. Falls under HTS 8448.33.00.00 as a principal part of heading 8445 machines. Grooved design reduces yarn hairiness.
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
• Conduct material analysis cert for steel alloy to distinguish from general 73xx screws/nuts
• Document spindle gauge compatibility (e.g
• 1" or 1.25") for binding ruling requests
• Watch for country-of-origin rules; many from India/China face additional tariffs