Dobby Mechanism for Weaving Looms from China
A dobby mechanism is an auxiliary device used with weaving machines (looms) of heading 8446 to control the harness movement for creating complex weave patterns. It falls under HTS 8448.49.20.00 as auxiliary machinery specifically for use with looms. This precise control enables intricate textile designs without manual intervention.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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 certification with specific loom models from headings 8446 to ensure 'auxiliary machinery' classification
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use statements to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts