Dornier Air Jet Loom Wide-Format AT2 from China

Dornier AT2 wide air jet loom handles fabrics exceeding 5.5m width for shuttleless weaving in power operation. Falls under HTS 8446.30.1030 for looms >4.9m, shuttleless power type, other category. Used in production of large tarpaulins and wide industrial rolls.

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

Obtain CBP ruling in advance for exact width classification if near 4.9m threshold

Label all components separately if shipped disassembled to prevent parts reclassification

Watch for quotas on textile machinery from Asia; verify current status