Shuttle Changing Mechanism for Shuttle Looms from China
Shuttle changing mechanisms automatically replace depleted shuttles in looms of heading 8446, minimizing downtime. Falls under HTS 8448.19.00.00 as specified auxiliary machinery example for textile looms. Improves continuous weaving operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide operational videos/manuals proving automatic shuttle exchange for 8446 looms
• Distinguish from manual shuttles (parts) by emphasizing motorized auxiliary function