Aluminum Air-Jet Loom Shuttle
Precision aluminum shuttle for air-jet weaving machines, lightweight for pneumatic weft insertion. Classified in HTS 8448.49.10.00 due to principal use with modern shuttleless looms under heading 8446.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bulk aluminum profiles cut to shuttle length without loom finishing
Semi-finished aluminum articles under Chapter 76, pending machine-specific machining.
If classified as healds rather than shuttles by customs
Misidentification of function shifts to other named weaving accessories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit airflow and dimensional specs matching air-jet loom standards (e.g
• Tsudakoma models)
• Use HTS-specific invoice lines; bundling with other parts risks set classification issues
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