Textile Spindle Flyer Assembly from Japan
A precision-engineered flyer attached to spindles in ring spinning machines of heading 8445, used to guide and twist fibers into yarn during the spinning process. It falls under HTS 8448.39.90.00 as a part suitable solely for use with spinning machines, enabling high-speed yarn production. The assembly includes the flyer arm, bobbin holder, and tension components.
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
• Verify compatibility certification with specific spinning machine models under heading 8445 to confirm principal use and avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs and OEM part numbers in documentation to prove exclusivity to textile machinery
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide invoices showing machinery-specific design to prevent duty adjustments