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

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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

Tsudakoma Air Jet Loom ZAX-N from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8446.30.50.20