Picanol Gamma-RT Rapier Loom from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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