8446.30.50.20/Tsudakoma Air Jet Loom ZAX-N/Japan

Tsudakoma Air Jet Loom ZAX-N from Japan

The Tsudakoma Air Jet Loom ZAX-N is a high-speed shuttleless weaving machine designed for producing fabrics wider than 30 cm using compressed air to propel weft yarn through the shed. It falls under HTS 8446.30.5020 as a jet type loom specifically for industrial textile production. This model is widely used for weaving synthetic and filament yarns in apparel and home textiles.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify machine specifications confirm shuttleless jet type and fabric width exceeding 30 cm to avoid misclassification under power looms

• Include detailed technical manuals and CE certification for machinery safety compliance during customs clearance

• Prepare for potential inspection of air jet nozzles and electronic controls, common pitfalls include incomplete origin certificates