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Narrow Fabric Tape Loom NT-25

Precision loom for producing woven tapes up to 25 cm wide, used in automotive seatbelts and cargo straps. Classified in 8446.10.00.90 for narrow-width weaving machines not specified elsewhere. Features electronic jacquard control for pattern weaving.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8446.10.00Same rate: 20%

If specifically for weaving fabrics of heading 5902 or 5903

Looms dedicated to tire cord or technical textiles shift to statistical suffix 50 within the same subheading.

8428.90.03Higher: 40% vs 20%

If classified as other lifting/handling machinery for narrow material

If primary function is handling rather than weaving, it may fall under material handling equipment.

9031.49Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If for semiconductor testing tape weaving with integrated measurement

Apparatus combining weaving with precision testing for semiconductor materials may classify in Chapter 90.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide engineering drawings showing max fabric width to substantiate narrow loom classification

• Ensure origin certificates for preferential duty rates under US trade agreements