Picanol Gamma-RT Rapier Loom from China
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 — 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
• 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