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U.S. imports of carding machines for preparing textile fibers (HS 844511) totaled $57K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8445110000 | CARDING MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS | $57K | 10.00% | $683 |
CARDING MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8445110000 | CARDING MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS | $4K |
CARDING MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
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PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
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PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $50K | $4K | -$46K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| INDIA | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
| MEXICO | -- | -- | -- |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $50K | -- | -$50K |
| Kentucky | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| Oregon | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOULTON, ME | $50K | -- | -$50K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | $4K | +$4K |