Heald Frames for Rapier Looms from Mexico
Heald frames hold warp ends and create sheds in rapier looms (heading 8446), listed as auxiliary examples in HTS 8448.19.00.00. They enable precise pattern formation in modern weaving.
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
• Include dent count and material specs proving exclusive use with rapier mechanisms
• Declare quantity per loom set to avoid bulk parts misclassification