Toyoda Ultra-Wide Fabric Loom from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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