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Electronic Jacquard Retrofit Shuttle Loom from Japan

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 — 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

• Declare both base loom and retrofit value separately; include software specs

• Pitfall: classifying entire unit as jacquard head under 8446.21.10