Ribbon Weaving Loom Model RWL-30

A compact shuttleless loom designed for weaving narrow ribbons and tapes up to 30 cm wide, commonly used in apparel trimmings and packaging. It falls under HTS 8446.10.00.90 as a weaving machine for fabrics narrower than 30 cm, classified as 'other' excluding power looms over 30 cm. Ideal for high-speed production of polyester or nylon ribbons.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8446.21Lower: 13.7% vs 17.5%

If designed for fabrics wider than 30 cm

Wider shuttleless power looms shift to 8446.21, changing duty structure for industrial textile machinery.

8479.89.65.00Higher: 20.3% vs 17.5%

If primarily used for semiconductor tape production

Machines integral to semiconductor processing (e.g., wafer handling tapes) may classify under Chapter 84 machinery for data/semiconductor use.

8448.19.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If equipped for knitting narrow fabrics instead of weaving

Knitting machines, even narrow-width, fall under 8448, distinct from weaving looms in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications confirm fabric width ≤30 cm to avoid reclassification to wider loom headings

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