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Textile Yarn Guide Traverse Cam from Japan

Precision traverse cam mechanism that guides yarn evenly across bobbins in winding machines of HTS 8445. Essential for preventing overlaps and ensuring uniform packages. Classified in 8448.39.50.00 for winding-specific guiding parts.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit engineering drawings showing integration with winding traverse systems for accurate heading confirmation

• Label as 'textile winder exclusive' to differentiate from general cam mechanisms

• Avoid bulk shipments without individual part serialization; CBP often requires traceability for high-value cams