Dornier Power Loom for Wide Textile Fabrics from China
A shuttleless power loom designed by Dornier for weaving fabrics wider than 4.9 meters, typically used in industrial production of heavy-duty tarpaulins and sails. It falls under HTS 8446.30.10 due to its shuttleless mechanism and capability to handle fabric widths exceeding 4.9 m as specified in the heading for power looms.
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 exceeds 4.9m and shuttleless type to avoid reclassification under narrower loom subheadings
• Include detailed technical datasheets and manufacturer certifications in import documentation to prove industrial weaving purpose