Ruti C 516 Shuttle Loom from China
The Ruti C 516 is a classic shuttle-type weaving machine for fabrics wider than 30 cm, suited for cotton or woolen mills. Falls precisely under HTS 8446.29.00.00 for other shuttle looms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Provide operator manuals in English/Spanish for customs verification of use
• Declare used/refurbished status accurately to apply correct depreciation rates
• Inspect for asbestos in older models; obtain clean certifications