Drop Wires for Warp Stop Motions from Japan
Drop wires are delicate metal sensors that detect broken warp ends by falling onto electrical contacts in stop motion systems. HTS 8448.49.20.00 covers these as accessories of weaving machines. Precision manufacturing ensures reliable thread break detection.
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%
Import Tips
• Specify electrical conductivity specs matching stop motion detectors
• Bulk vs individual packaging affects 'accessories' vs 'parts' determination
• Tolerance specs (0.1mm precision) prove machinery specificity