Infrared Textile Drying Tunnel from Japan
Continuous drying tunnel employing infrared heaters to rapidly dry printed or coated textile fabrics by direct radiation. Fabric passes through on a mesh conveyor under controlled temperature zones. Falls under HTS 8451.29.00 for other textile fabric drying machines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.6%
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
• Provide infrared wavelength specifications and textile drying test data to substantiate classification
• Ensure electrical safety certifications match destination country standards for radiation equipment
• Declare exact conveyor speed and temperature capabilities to avoid undervaluation disputes