Carbon Steel Heald Frame Assembly from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include loom compatibility certification and end-use statement for textile machinery
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on high-volume shipments
• Pitfall: classifying as 'frames' under furniture headings