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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+17.5%20.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪Germany2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇯🇵Japan2.6%+10.0%12.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8441.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 20.1%

If for paper perforation

Paper converting perforation machines use paper machinery heading.

8462Lower: 14.4% vs 20.1%

If imported as standalone perforation dies

Separate punching/shearing tools classify under metalworking machinery.

8477.80.01.00Higher: 38.1% vs 20.1%

If for plastic film perforation

Plastic sheet processing uses rubber/plastics machinery provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify perforation patterns and hole size tolerances in technical docs

Include dust collection system specifications for safety compliance

Distinguish from punching machines via continuous web processing design

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