Lab-Scale Fabric Dryer 5kg from Japan
A benchtop drying machine for small-batch textile fabric testing and finishing, with 5 kg dry linen capacity. Used in R&D for sample drying after bleaching or dyeing processes. HTS 8451.21.00 applies to its role in textile lab-scale processing within the specified capacity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Submit lab certification and usage affidavits to prove textile testing end-use
• Document capacity precisely to prevent reclassification; include photos of textile-specific features
• Watch for undervaluation penalties—declare full R&D value including software controls