Dornier AWS 6/J Air Jet Weaving Machine from China
Dornier AWS 6/J model is an advanced air jet loom capable of weaving fabrics up to 6 meters wide with high-precision electronic shedding. HTS 8446.30.1020 classification applies due to its shuttleless jet type design for power looms exceeding 4.9m fabric width. Used in production of wide technical textiles.
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
• Provide airflow pressure test results and reed width certification
• Ensure bill of lading specifies 'jet type power loom'
• Pitfall: incorrect width measurement leading to 8446.30.50 classification