Itema R880 Rapier Loom

Itema R880 is an advanced rapier weaving machine capable of producing fabrics over 5 meters wide, used in manufacturing wide upholstery and industrial textiles. Classified under HTS 8446.30.1010 for its rapier shuttleless design and power operation exceeding 4.9m width.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8446.30.50Higher: 38.7% vs 17.5%

If maximum width ≤4.9m

Rapier looms designed for narrower fabrics are covered under the general shuttleless category outside the >4.9m provision.

8448.19.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If classified as auxiliary machinery

Machines solely for preparing warps or specific textile processes may shift to Chapter 8448 headings.

9031.49Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If primarily for machine testing

Integrated diagnostic or testing apparatus dominant in function could classify under precision measuring instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include OEM certification confirming rapier type and width specs to support HTS declaration

Calculate duties based on CIF value including installation tooling often bundled with European looms

Watch for anti-dumping duties if originating from certain Asian manufacturers