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U.S. imports of carding machines for preparing textile fibers (HS 844511) totaled $341K in July 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Carding Machines for Preparing Textile Fibers paid $21K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $213K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Carding Machines for Preparing Textile Fibers imports of $341K in July 2026 ran 135% above the year-to-date monthly average of $145K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCarding machines disentangle, clean, and align staple fibers — wool, cotton, and synthetics — into a continuous web or sliver, making them an essential first-stage machine in spun-yarn production. Italy and Germany are the leading US import sources for this equipment, reflecting European leadership in precision textile machinery. The heading resolves to a single US tariff line (8445110000), so classification is straightforward, but importers should confirm the machine is designed specifically for fiber preparation rather than a downstream spinning or drawing function.
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Carding (8445110000) opens and aligns fibers into a sliver without removing short fibers, while combing (8445120000) further processes the sliver to remove short fibers and produce a more parallel, higher-quality top. The distinction matters because they are separate HTS subheadings; the machine's mechanical action and output product type determine the correct classification.
No. Heading 844511 covers carding machines for all textile fibers regardless of fiber type. Unlike some downstream textile machinery headings that distinguish by fiber, carding machines are classified by their mechanical function (carding) rather than the specific fiber they process.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8445110000 | Carding Machines for Preparing Textile Fibers | $341K | 6.24% | 62.42% | $21K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8445110000 | Carding Machines for Preparing Textile Fibers | $4K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 8445
Subheading 844511 · $341K of $2.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$341KYoY · Pro
Exports
$4KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Italy and United Kingdom together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
37.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.24%.