Dobby Power Loom for Cotton Fabrics from Germany
Shuttle-type power loom with dobby shedding mechanism for producing patterned cotton fabrics wider than 30 cm, used in apparel and home textiles manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8446.21.5000 for other power looms exceeding 30 cm width. It enables complex weave patterns through electronic dobby control.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include certification of shuttle-type operation and maximum fabric width in import docs; ensure CE marking for electrical components
• Pitfall: failing to declare dobby pattern capability which affects valuation