Machines for preparing textile fibers; spinning, doubling or twisting machines and other machinery for producing textile yarns; textile reeling or winding (including weft winding) machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on the machines of heading 8446 or 8447:
Machines for preparing textile fibers; spinning, doubling or twisting machines and other machinery for producing textile yarns; textile reeling or winding (including weft winding) machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on the machines of heading 8446 or 8447:
What this covers
Machines used to prepare textile fibers into yarns, including spinning, doubling, twisting, reeling, and winding equipment, as well as machines that prepare yarns for use on subsequent machines in headings 8446 or 8447.
How the 15.0% is built.
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1Apply base HTS rateColumn 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
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2Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)Chapter 99 subheading layered on
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3Add IEEPA / 232 surchargesCountry-scoped emergency measures
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4Add MPF & HMF feesApplied to entered value
You may also consider
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8445.10.00
Spinning machines, part of the same product family.
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8445.20.00
Doubling machines, part of the same product family.
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8445.30.00
Twisting machines, part of the same product family.
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8445.40.00
Reeling machines, part of the same product family.
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8445.60.00
Machines for preparing yarns for use on machines of headings 8446 or 8447, part of the same product family.
Rate by country of origin
Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 8445 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.
Citations for 8445
FAQ for this HTS code.
What is this HTS code?
This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Machines for preparing textile fibers; spinning, doubling or twisting machines and other machinery for producing textile yarns; textile reeling or winding (including weft winding) machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on the machines of heading 8446 or 8447:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.
Does origin affect duty?
Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.
How do I compute total duty?
Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.