Air Jet Loom Tsudakoma ZAX910i from China
The Tsudakoma ZAX910i is a high-speed air jet weaving machine designed for producing fabrics wider than 4.9 meters, utilizing compressed air to propel the weft yarn through the shed. It falls under HTS 8446.30.1020 as a jet type shuttleless power loom for extra-wide fabrics exceeding 30 cm width. Ideal for manufacturing large-scale industrial textiles like tarpaulins and wide upholstery.
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
• Verify machine width capacity exceeds 4.9m and confirm jet propulsion mechanism in technical specs for correct classification
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and airflow system documentation to Customs
• Watch for misclassification as rapier looms which fall under different subheadings