Picanol Gamma-RT Rapier Loom

The Picanol Gamma-RT is a high-speed rapier loom designed for weaving fabrics wider than 4.9 meters, ideal for industrial production of heavy-duty textiles like tarpaulins and carpets. It falls under HTS 8446.30.1010 as a shuttleless power loom of rapier type for widths exceeding 4.9 m.

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.

8446.30.10Same rate: 17.5%

If projectile type instead of rapier

Projectile looms (e.g., Sulzer type) for >4.9m widths are classified separately within the same shuttleless power loom subgroup.

8446.21Lower: 13.7% vs 17.5%

If fabric width ≤4.9m

Shuttleless power looms for narrower fabrics fall under the 8446.21 heading based on maximum weaving width.

8479.89.65.00Higher: 20.3% vs 17.5%

If imported as parts or accessories

Individual components like rapier heads or reeds are classified in Chapter 84 as machinery parts rather than complete looms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications confirm fabric width capacity >4.9m and rapier shuttleless mechanism to avoid reclassification

Provide detailed technical brochures and engineering drawings as supporting documentation for customs valuation

Ensure compliance with CE marking or equivalent safety standards to prevent delays at import inspection