Felt Carding Machine from Germany
This machine uses rotating drums with wire clothing to align and parallelize wool or synthetic fibers for felt production. Classified under HTS 8449.00.50.00 as machinery for the manufacture of felt in the piece. It prepares fiber webs before needling or wet felting processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include fiber type compatibility in import documentation; ensure CE marking for EU-origin machines; common pitfall is classifying as general textile machinery under 8448