Heald Frames for Weaving Looms from China
Heald frames hold healds that lift and separate warp yarns during weaving to create shed patterns. Classified under HTS 8448.49.20.00 as parts suitable solely for weaving machines of heading 8446. Essential for precise warp control in textile production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Material composition declaration (steel vs alloy) affects duty rates
• Size specifications matching standard loom harnesses prevent general parts classification
• Provide wear pattern analysis showing loom-specific usage