High-Speed Synthetic Fiber Shuttle Loom from Japan
Power loom for synthetic fabrics like polyester over 30 cm width, with high-speed shuttle insertion for upholstery and technical textiles. Classified HTS 8446.21.5000 for other shuttle power looms. Designed for continuous high-volume production.
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
• Provide speed ratings and fabric width certification; declare all electronic controls separately if modular
• Pitfall: classifying as narrow fabric loom if width undocumented