Cam Dobby Mechanism for Weaving Looms from China
A mechanical cam dobby controls harness movement on weaving looms (heading 8446) for patterned sheds with up to 24 frames. It uses rotating cams to lift specific heald frames per pick, enabling simple repeat patterns. Falls under 8448.11.00.00 as dobby machinery auxiliary to power looms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing dobby integration with loom; ensure shaft compatibility documentation
• Avoid classifying as complete looms; check for wear parts requiring separate HTS