Dobby Power Loom for Cotton Fabrics from Japan
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 — 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
• 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