Machinery; for manufacture or finishing felt or non-wovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats, blocks for making hats

hs code 844900 covers a range of machinery used in the production of felt and non-woven fabrics. These materials have a wide variety of applications, from clothing and home textiles to industrial filters and insulation. The machinery described under this code plays a crucial role in the global textile and manufacturing industries, enabling the efficient and cost-effective production of these essential materials.

The machinery classified under hs code 844900 is used for the manufacture and finishing of felt and non-woven fabrics. This includes machines for the mechanical interlocking of fibers to create felt, as well as equipment for the thermal or chemical bonding of non-woven materials. Key production steps may involve carding, needling, and calendering to achieve the desired fabric properties and characteristics.

The primary inputs for the machinery described in hs code 844900 include various textile fibers, such as wool, synthetic polymers, and natural materials like cotton or cellulose. Additionally, these machines require reliable power sources, precision engineering components, and skilled operators to function effectively. The availability and quality of these inputs can significantly impact the productivity and efficiency of the felt and non-woven manufacturing process.

The machinery classified under hs code 844900 is used to produce a wide range of felt and non-woven fabrics, which are then consumed by various downstream industries. These outputs may include 650300 Felt articles, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, 560311 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments: weighing not more than 25 g/m², and 650400 Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed, among others.