Smit Textiles Lesse Rapier Loom from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include EPCG export obligation documents if from India to claim duty drawbacks
• Declare software-embedded controls separately if they qualify under 8523