Reeds for looms, healds and heald-frames
Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, Jacquards, automatic stop motions and shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles): > Parts and accessories of weaving machines (looms) or of their auxiliary machinery: > Reeds for looms, healds and heald-frames
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 8448.42.00.00
Stainless Steel Loom Reed
A stainless steel reed for industrial weaving looms, consisting of parallel wires mounted in a frame to beat the weft yarn into place during weaving. It is classified under HTS 8448.42.00.00 as a specific part of weaving machines (looms). Designed for high-speed shuttleless looms to ensure precise fabric density.
Carbon Steel Heald Frame Assembly
A complete heald-frame assembly made from carbon steel with mounted healds, used in looms to hold and position warp yarns for shedding. Falls under HTS 8448.42.00.00 as explicitly named parts and accessories of weaving machines. Suitable for dobby-controlled looms in textile mills.
Brass Loom Healds with Eyes
Brass healds featuring precisely punched eyes for warp yarn passage, used in conjunction with heald-frames on power looms. Classified in HTS 8448.42.00.00 as healds for weaving machines per hierarchy. Ideal for fine fabric production like silk or apparel textiles.
Aluminum Anodized Loom Reed Frame
Lightweight anodized aluminum frame holding reed wires for modern rapier looms, providing durability and reduced weight. HTS 8448.42.00.00 covers reeds for looms as auxiliary weaving parts. Used in high-performance textile production.
High-Tensile Steel Healds for Air-Jet Looms
High-tensile steel healds engineered for minimal friction in air-jet weaving looms, ensuring reliable warp control at high speeds. Directly matches HTS 8448.42.00.00 for healds of weaving machines. Critical for technical textile manufacturing.
Precision Tungsten Carbide Loom Reed
Tungsten carbide tipped reed wires in a steel frame for extreme durability in heavy-duty looms weaving abrasive fibers. HTS 8448.42.00.00 includes such specialized reeds for looms. Used in carpet and industrial fabric production.
Modular Heald Frame for Dobby Looms
Modular carbon steel heald-frame system allowing quick pattern changes on dobby-controlled weaving machines. Classified under HTS 8448.42.00.00 as heald-frames for looms. Enhances flexibility in apparel fabric weaving.
Fine Dent Loom Reed for Silk Weaving
Ultra-fine dent stainless steel reed with 100+ dents per inch for delicate silk fabric weaving on narrow looms. HTS 8448.42.00.00 specifically for loom reeds. Ensures precise weft placement in luxury textiles.