Card Punching Machine for Jacquard Looms from Mexico
A specialized punch machine creates control cards for traditional Jacquard looms by perforating paper cards according to pattern designs. Used with card reading needles in Jacquard mechanisms on heading 8446 looms. Specifically provided for in 8448.11.00.00 as card punching machines for use therewith.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide pattern design software compatibility evidence; cards must be demonstrated as Jacquard-specific
• Pitfall: don't classify with general office punches; retain historical loom usage proof