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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+17.5%21.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 21.2%

If bulk aluminum profiles cut to shuttle length without loom finishing

Semi-finished aluminum articles under Chapter 76, pending machine-specific machining.

8448.49.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 21.2%

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