Dornier AWS 6/J Air Jet Weaving Machine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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