Rapier Power Loom for Wide Fabrics from China
A shuttle-type power loom using rapier insertion technology designed for weaving fabrics wider than 30 cm, such as upholstery or apparel textiles. It falls under HTS 8446.21.5000 as a power loom for weaving fabrics exceeding 30 cm in width, categorized as 'other' shuttle-type looms. This machine automates the weaving process with high-speed weft insertion for efficient production.
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm shuttle-type mechanism and fabric width capacity over 30 cm to avoid reclassification; provide detailed technical blueprints and operational manuals for customs valuation
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as shuttleless looms which fall under different subheadings