Loom Reed Frames from China
Reed frames hold the reed that beats up weft yarn into fabric and spaces warp ends evenly. Classified HTS 8448.49.20.00 as weaving machine parts of heading 8446. Critical for maintaining uniform fabric density and quality.
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
• Reed density specs (ends per inch) confirm weaving application
• Surface finish requirements prove machinery use over general fabrication
• Avoid 'industrial grating' descriptions triggering 7314 classification