Machines for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials
2 declarable lines
Heading 8444 covers complete machines that work man-made textile materials by extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting them. The heading has two declarable lines: one for texturing machines and one for all other machines in the heading. Both lines carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- False-twist texturing machine for polyester filament yarn
- Filament extrusion machine that forms man-made textile yarn
- Drawing machine for acrylic or polyester tow
- Tow-to-top converter that cuts man-made tow into staple fiber
- Staple fiber cutter for synthetic filament tow
- Hot drawing line for nylon textile filament
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the machine works man-made textile materials, not natural fibers, plastics or other materials.
- Identify the operation: extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting.
- If the machine's function is texturing, use 8444.00.00.10.
- If the machine extrudes, draws or cuts man-made textile material, use 8444.00.00.90.
- If the item is a part or auxiliary unit rather than a complete machine, classify it in heading 8448 instead.
Often confused with
- Heading 8477Plastic profile or pellet extruder
It works plastics rather than man-made textile materials.
- Heading 8445Spinning frame that turns fiber into yarn
Spinning and twisting of staple fiber yarns is covered by heading 8445.
- Heading 8446Weaving loom
Looms weave yarn into fabric and are classified in heading 8446.
- Heading 8447Circular knitting machine
Knitting machines are classified in heading 8447.
- Heading 8448Spindles, extruding nipples and other parts of these machines
Parts and accessories for heading 8444 machines go to heading 8448.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a yarn texturing machine?
Texturing machines for man-made textile materials are classified under 8444.00.00.10, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
What is the duty on a machine that cuts man-made textile tow?
Cutting machines for man-made textile materials fall under 8444.00.00.90 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a machine that extrudes man-made textile filament?
An extruding machine that works man-made textile materials is classified under 8444.00.00.90, general (MFN) rate Free. If it forms yarn by texturing instead, use 8444.00.00.10, also Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.