Dornier Air-Jet Loom from Germany
The Dornier Air-Jet Loom is a shuttleless weaving machine designed for producing fabrics wider than 30 cm using compressed air to propel the weft yarn. It falls under HTS 8446.30.50 as it is a shuttleless loom for weaving fabrics exceeding 30 cm in width, categorized as 'other' shuttleless types not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading. This machine is widely used in high-speed textile production for apparel and industrial fabrics.
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm shuttleless operation and fabric width capacity over 30 cm to avoid reclassification under power looms (8446.21)
• Include detailed technical manuals and CE marking documentation for customs valuation and safety compliance