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U.S. imports of combing machines for preparing textile fibers (HS 844512) totaled $22K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Combing Machines for Preparing Textile Fibers imports of $22K in April 2026 ran 300% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCombing machines refine carded fiber slivers by removing short fibers (noils) and further parallelizing the remaining long-staple fibers, producing a combed top used in worsted wool, combed cotton, and premium synthetic yarn systems. Italy is the dominant US import source for this specialized equipment, with China also supplying the market. The heading resolves to a single US tariff line (8445120000), and correct classification hinges on confirming the machine performs the combing function rather than carding or drawing.
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Heading 844512 is fiber-agnostic — it covers combing machines for wool, cotton, flax, and manmade staple fibers alike. The classification is defined by the machine's combing function, not the fiber it processes. Worsted wool systems and combed-cotton ring-spinning lines both use equipment that falls under this heading.
A combined carding-combing machine would be classified based on its principal function or, if functions are equally weighted, under the heading that appears last in the HTS — a determination that often requires a binding ruling. Importers of integrated fiber-preparation lines should consult a licensed customs broker before filing entry to avoid misclassification.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8445120000 | COMBING MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS | $22K | 17.50% | $4K |
COMBING MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8445120000 | COMBING MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS | $18K |
COMBING MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
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
HS 841191
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | $22K | -- | -$22K |
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $18K | +$18K |