Finishing machinery and parts thereof
Machinery for the manufacture or finishing of felt or nonwovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats; blocks for making hats; parts thereof: > Finishing machinery and parts thereof
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 8449.00.10.00
Nonwoven Fabric Calendering Machine
This machine applies heat and pressure to nonwoven fabrics using heated rollers to achieve smooth finishing, density control, and enhanced surface properties. It falls under HTS 8449.00.10.00 as finishing machinery specifically designed for processing nonwovens in the piece. Essential in hygiene product and medical fabric production lines.
Felt Finishing Compactor
A compactor that shrinks and densifies felt materials through mechanical compression and steam application for improved texture and thickness uniformity. Classified under HTS 8449.00.10.00 as finishing machinery for felt in the piece. Used in industrial felt production for automotive and filtration applications.
Nonwoven Slitter Rewinder Finisher
Precision machine that slits wide nonwoven webs to narrower widths and rewinds them with tension control for finished roll presentation. Falls under HTS 8449.00.10.00 as it performs critical finishing operations on nonwovens in the piece. Common in wipe and absorbent product manufacturing.
Felt Hat Finishing Ironer
Specialized ironing machine with contoured plates that smooth and shape felt hat bodies to final form and surface quality. HTS 8449.00.10.00 covers this finishing machinery for felt hat production. Used by hat manufacturers for dress and uniform hats.
Nonwoven Embossing Calendar
Heavy-duty calendar with engraved steel rollers that emboss patterns into nonwoven fabrics for aesthetic and functional finishing. Classified in HTS 8449.00.10.00 for nonwoven finishing machinery. Creates textured surfaces for disposable wipes, medical gowns, and packaging.
Industrial Felt Steamer Finisher
Continuous steamer that applies controlled humidity and heat to set dyes and stabilize felt dimensions during finishing. HTS 8449.00.10.00 as felt finishing machinery in the piece. Critical for colorfast industrial felts used in machinery and construction.
Nonwoven Perforation Finishing Machine
Machine with rotary perforation tools that create breathable holes in nonwoven fabrics for medical and hygiene applications. Falls under HTS 8449.00.10.00 as nonwoven finishing machinery. Enables controlled air/liquid permeability in finished products.
Felt Surface Brushing Machine
High-speed brushing machine that raises nap and evens felt surfaces for improved insulation and aesthetic qualities. Classified HTS 8449.00.10.00 for felt finishing operations. Used in acoustic panel and apparel felt production.