Smit Textiles Lesse Rapier Loom from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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