Electronic Jacquard Retrofit Shuttle Loom from China
Existing shuttle power loom retrofitted with electronic jacquard for complex patterns in fabrics over 30 cm width. Still classified HTS 8446.21.5000 as base is other shuttle loom. Allows unlimited pattern design via software.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare both base loom and retrofit value separately; include software specs
• Pitfall: classifying entire unit as jacquard head under 8446.21.10