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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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