Rope Twisting Machine from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'rope-making' to avoid reclassification under general machinery headings
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use declarations to prove non-dual-use for export controls
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance if destined for EU markets