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U.S. imports of textile doubling or twisting machines (HS 844530) totaled $766K in July 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Textile Doubling or Twisting Machines paid $77K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $766K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Textile Doubling or Twisting Machines imports of $766K in July 2026 ran 123% above the year-to-date monthly average of $344K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDoubling and twisting machines are capital equipment used in yarn manufacturing to combine multiple strands or impart twist, directly affecting yarn strength, texture, and end-use suitability for apparel or technical textiles. The US tariff schedule separates twisting machines (8445300010) from doubling machines (8445300090), a distinction that matters for classification when a single machine performs both functions. Germany leads US imports under this heading, with Spain and Italy also significant sources — all established European textile machinery exporters whose equipment often commands premium pricing tied to precision engineering. Importers should confirm whether any unit qualifies as a combination machine, as misclassification between the two 10-digit lines is a common audit trigger.
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The key distinction is the machine's primary mechanical function: twisting machines impart helical twist to a single yarn or combined strands, while doubling machines bring two or more yarns together without necessarily adding twist. Machines that perform both operations may require a principal-use or essential-character analysis. Consulting a licensed customs broker or CBP binding ruling is advisable when the function is ambiguous.
These machines are industrial capital goods and are not currently subject to Section 301 tariffs as a category, but importers should verify the current status of any applicable trade measures at the time of entry, as trade-remedy coverage can change. A licensed customs broker can confirm the duty treatment for a specific shipment.
Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 8445
Subheading 844530 · $766K of $2.7M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$766KYoY · Pro
Exports
$61KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8445300010 | Textile Twisting Machines | $752K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $75K |
| 8445300090 | Textile Doubling Machines | $14K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8445300010 | Textile Twisting Machines | $41K |
| 8445300090 | Textile Doubling Machines | $21K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
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Denmark and Spain together supply 98% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 10.00%.