Smit Textiles Lesse Rapier Loom from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include EPCG export obligation documents if from India to claim duty drawbacks
• Declare software-embedded controls separately if they qualify under 8523