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U.S. imports of textile fiber preparation machines (nesoi) (HS 844519) totaled $799K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Textile Fiber Preparation Machines (NESOI) paid $101K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $759K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFiber preparation equipment that does not fall under the specific carding, combing, or drawing subheadings — including cotton gins (8445190040) and all other preparatory machines (8445190080) — is captured here. France and Italy lead US import supply for this residual category. Cotton gins occupy a dedicated US tariff line, reflecting their commercial importance to domestic cotton processing, while the NESOI line covers a wide range of opening, cleaning, blending, and lap-forming machines used across fiber types.
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Cotton gins (8445190040) are singled out because they serve a distinct agricultural-processing function — separating seed from lint — that differs from the fiber-cleaning and alignment functions of other preparation machines. Their commercial scale and domestic policy relevance in US cotton production justify a dedicated statistical line separate from the general NESOI line (8445190080).
The NESOI line captures fiber-preparation machines not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 8445 — commonly including fiber openers, blending feeders, lap winders, and willowing machines used in wool and synthetic fiber systems. If a machine's function overlaps with carding, combing, or drawing, importers should verify it does not belong under the more specific subheadings 844511, 844512, or 844513 before defaulting to the NESOI line.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8445190080 | MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS, NESOI | $799K | 13.30% | $101K |
| 8445190040 | COTTON GINS | $0 | -- | -- |
MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS, NESOI
COTTON GINS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8445190080 | MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS, NESOI | $84K |
| 8445190040 | COTTON GINS | $46K |
MACHINES FOR PREPARING TEXTILE FIBERS, NESOI
5 no
COTTON GINS
2 no
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $554K | -- | -$554K |
| Georgia | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| North Carolina | $65K | $16K | -$49K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $554K | -- | -$554K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $95K | +$95K |