Tsudakoma Air Jet Loom Wide Model ZAX-540 from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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