Dornier Air Jet Loom Wide-Format AT2 from Germany
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 — 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
• 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