Felt Carding Machine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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