Rope or cable-making machines
Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: > Rope or cable-making machines
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8479.40.00.00
Rope Twisting Machine
A machine designed to twist multiple strands of fiber or wire into a single rope through high-speed rotation and tension control. It falls under HTS 8479.40.00.00 as it is specifically a rope-making machine with individual functions not classified elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Wire Cable Stranding Machine
Industrial equipment that strands multiple wires into a helical cable structure for electrical or mechanical applications. Classified under HTS 8479.40.00.00 due to its dedicated function in cable-making processes.
Synthetic Fiber Rope Braiding Machine
A braiding machine that interweaves synthetic fibers like nylon or polyester into tubular or flat ropes for marine or industrial use. It qualifies for HTS 8479.40.00.00 as a specialized rope-making apparatus.
Steel Wire Rope Lay-Up Machine
Machine that lays up steel wires into multi-strand ropes with precise lay length for cranes and elevators. Falls under HTS 8479.40.00.00 for its specific cable-making function.
Maypole Braider for Electrical Cables
High-speed maypole-style braider that applies fine wire braids over electrical cables for shielding. Classified in HTS 8479.40.00.00 as cable-making equipment.
Double Twister Cable Machine
Double-twist spindle machine for high-tensile cable production from synthetic yarns. Meets HTS 8479.40.00.00 criteria for rope or cable-making specialization.
Armored Cable Armoring Machine
Equipment that helically wraps steel tape or wires around power cables for mechanical protection. Specifically a cable-making machine under HTS 8479.40.00.00.
Natural Fiber Rope Laying Machine
Heavy-duty laying machine for sisal, manila, or cotton ropes used in agriculture and shipping. Classified under HTS 8479.40.00.00 for traditional rope-making.
Coaxial Cable Braiding Machine
Precision braider for copper braids on coaxial cables used in telecommunications. Falls under HTS 8479.40.00.00 as specialized cable-making equipment.
Multiwire Cable Twisting Line
Complete twisting line with pay-off, twister, and take-up for data cables. HTS 8479.40.00.00 applies to its core cable-making function.