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High-Tensile Steel Healds for Air-Jet Looms from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Pitfall: misdeclared as general wire products