8446.30.10.10/Somet SM92-i Rapier Loom/Japan

Somet SM92-i Rapier Loom from Japan

The Somet SM92-i is a robust rapier loom for weaving fabrics exceeding 5 meters in width, commonly used for technical textiles and wide canvas. It qualifies for HTS 8446.30.1010 as a power-driven shuttleless rapier machine over 4.9m.

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%

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