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
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare both base loom and retrofit value separately; include software specs
• Pitfall: classifying entire unit as jacquard head under 8446.21.10