Dobbies and Jacquards; card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith
Auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, dobbies, Jacquards, automatic stop motions and shuttle changing mechanisms); parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of this heading or of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447 (for example, spindles and spindle flyers, card clothing, combs, extruding nipples, shuttles, healds and heald-frames, hosiery needles): > Auxiliary machinery for machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447: > Dobbies and Jacquards; card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 8448.11.00.00
Electronic Jacquard Head for Textile Looms
An electronic Jacquard head is auxiliary machinery used with looms of heading 8446 to control individual warp threads for complex fabric patterns like brocade. It replaces traditional mechanical systems with solenoid-driven hooks for precise pattern selection. Classified under 8448.11.00.00 as a Jacquard mechanism for weaving machines.
Cam Dobby Mechanism for Weaving Looms
A mechanical cam dobby controls harness movement on weaving looms (heading 8446) for patterned sheds with up to 24 frames. It uses rotating cams to lift specific heald frames per pick, enabling simple repeat patterns. Falls under 8448.11.00.00 as dobby machinery auxiliary to power looms.
Card Punching Machine for Jacquard Looms
A specialized punch machine creates control cards for traditional Jacquard looms by perforating paper cards according to pattern designs. Used with card reading needles in Jacquard mechanisms on heading 8446 looms. Specifically provided for in 8448.11.00.00 as card punching machines for use therewith.
Electronic Dobby Controller Assembly
An integrated electronic dobby controller with servo motors and pattern memory for modern rapier looms (8446). Replaces mechanical linkages for unlimited pattern storage and precise timing. Classifies in 8448.11.00.00 as dobby machinery auxiliary to textile weaving machines.
Jacquard Card Assembling Machine
Machine that assembles multiple punched Jacquard cards into continuous chains using lacing wires or tapes for uninterrupted loom operation. Essential for long repeat patterns on heading 8446 looms. Covered by 8448.11.00.00 as card assembling machines for Jacquards.
Double-Lift Jacquard Mechanism
Advanced double-lift double-draw Jacquard provides selection on both sheds for high-speed weaving on air-jet looms (8446). Uses two hooks per warp end for continuous operation without dwell time. Specifically a Jacquard under 8448.11.00.00 for textile auxiliaries.
Pattern Card Copying Machine for Dobbies
Optical or mechanical duplicator copies master pattern cards to produce multiple sets for dobby-controlled looms. Ensures identical pattern repeats across production runs. Falls under 8448.11.00.00 as card copying machines for use with dobbies.
Open-Shed Dobby for Narrow Fabric Looms
Specialized dobby for narrow weaving machines (8446 narrow fabrics) providing open shed for positive weft insertion. Handles high pattern density for ribbons and tapes. Classified 8448.11.00.00 as dobby auxiliary for textile machinery.
Rotary Jacquard Selection Unit
Rotary drum Jacquard uses rotating cylinder with pins for pattern selection on high-speed projectile looms. Provides continuous motion without reciprocation. Specifically Jacquard machinery under 8448.11.00.00.
Card Reducing Machine for Jacquard Patterns
Precision machine reduces large-scale Jacquard patterns to standard card punch size while maintaining proportions. Used in pattern design departments for heading 8446 looms. Provided for in 8448.11.00.00 as card reducing machines.