Itema R8500 Rapier Weaving Machine from China
The Itema R8500 is an advanced rapier loom for high-volume production of technical textiles over 30 cm wide, utilizing twin rapier gripper systems for reliable yarn transfer. It supports weaving of synthetic and blended fabrics with minimal downtime. Falls under HTS 8446.30.5010 due to its shuttleless rapier design for wide fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label components clearly for partial shipments to prevent reclassification as unassembled machines under 8479
• Obtain origin certificates for preferential duty treatment under USMCA or EU trade agreements