Toyoda Ultra-Wide Fabric Loom from Germany
Toyoda's heavy-duty shuttle power loom for weaving polypropylene fabrics exceeding 5.5 meters wide, used in agriculture for shade cloth and geotextiles. Falls under 8446.21.10.00 for power looms dedicated to ultra-wide fabric production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit engineering drawings highlighting shuttle mechanism and width specs to prevent down-classification
• Budget for potential fumigation if wooden crating used in shipping
• Declare exact power requirements (kW) to avoid energy efficiency disputes