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Tsudakoma Air Jet Loom Wide Model ZAX-540

Tsudakoma ZAX-540 is a shuttleless power loom for fabrics over 5 meters wide, using air jet technology for efficient weft insertion. It matches HTS 8446.30.1030 as 'other' power looms >4.9m, shuttleless, suitable for carpet or awning fabrics. Excludes specialized filament yarn configurations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8446.30.10Same rate: 20%

If optimized for filament synthetic yarn fabrics

Filament-specific design moves to dedicated subheading within same width/shuttleless group.

8448.11.00.00Same rate: 20%

If for knitting rather than weaving

Knitting machines, even wide-format, classify under Chapter 84 heading 8448, distinct from looms.

8479.10.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If sold as complete set with control computers for industrial automation

If imported as soil-preparation machinery set—no, for looms: if bundled as automated system, may shift to unspecified machines.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit detailed technical brochure highlighting power-driven shuttleless features and width specs

• Ensure no filament yarn specialization to stay in 'other'; document general textile end-use