Picanol OptiMax-i Rapier Loom from China
Picanol's OptiMax-i is a flexible shuttleless rapier loom for weaving fabrics exceeding 30 cm, featuring electronic controls for versatility in yarn types. It is classified under HTS 8446.30.50 as 'other' shuttleless looms not specified in primary rapier provisions. Used extensively for technical textiles and fashion fabrics.
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
• Submit engineering drawings illustrating rapier mechanism to confirm shuttleless classification
• Ensure labeling complies with textile machinery standards; missing info causes holds