Stainless Steel Loom Reed from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific loom models like rapier or air-jet; provide manufacturer specs for customs valuation
• Ensure material certificates to avoid misclassification as general metal parts
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as loom frame instead of reed