Smit Textiles Lesse Rapier Loom from China
The Smit Lesse rapier loom is optimized for lightweight apparel fabrics over 30 cm wide, featuring high-precision rapier heads for delicate yarns. It incorporates energy-efficient drives for sustainable production. Classified in HTS 8446.30.5010 as rapier type shuttleless weaving machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include EPCG export obligation documents if from India to claim duty drawbacks
• Declare software-embedded controls separately if they qualify under 8523