Picanol OptiMax Wide-Width Power Loom from China
Picanol's OptiMax-i model power loom optimized for weaving ultra-wide fabrics exceeding 4.9 meters, ideal for technical textiles like geotextiles. Classified in HTS 8446.30.10 for its power-driven, shuttleless operation producing fabrics over 4.9m wide.
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
• Obtain EU or origin-country export certificates confirming shuttleless power loom status and width capacity
• Label shipments clearly as 'industrial weaving machinery' to prevent customs confusion with apparel looms