Dornier Air Jet Loom Wide-Format AT2 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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