Spinning Machine Top Arm Drafting Assembly from Japan
Weighted top arm with cots and clearers for ring spinning machine drafting systems (heading 8445), controlling fiber flow and parallelism. Classified under HTS 8448.39.90.00 for exclusive use as spinning accessory. Enhances yarn evenness and reduces breaks.
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
• Document weight calibration and cot material specs to prove spinning-specific design
• Use HTS advisory rulings for high-value shipments to confirm classification