Picanol Gamma-RT Rapier Loom from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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