Carbon Fiber Composite Weaving Shuttle
High-strength carbon fiber shuttle for advanced weaving looms, offering reduced weight and corrosion resistance. HTS 8448.49.10.00 applies as a shuttle accessory principally for textile looms in heading 8446.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carbon fiber dominates over composite matrix
Articles of carbon fibers classify under Chapter 68 materials.
If predominantly plastic matrix with minor carbon reinforcement
Plastics classification prevails if textile function secondary.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide composite layup diagrams and tensile strength data proving loom-exclusive design
• Declare fiber content accurately to avoid plastics headings (39xx)
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Brass Gripper Weaving Machine Shuttle
Brass-constructed gripper shuttle for rapier looms, featuring precise yarn gripping mechanism. Specifically a shuttle under HTS 8448.49.10.00 for use with weaving machines of heading 8446.
Tungsten Carbide Tipped Loom Shuttle
Durable shuttle with tungsten carbide tips for abrasion-resistant weft insertion in heavy fabric looms. HTS 8448.49.10.00 for weaving machine shuttles.
Pick-at-Once Shuttle for Wide Loom
Specialized shuttle carrying multiple picks for wide-width fabric production. Classified as weaving shuttle HTS 8448.49.10.00.
Dummy Shuttle for Loom Setup
Non-functional shuttle used for loom threading and setup. Still a shuttle part under HTS 8448.49.10.00.
Unpicker Shuttle Attachment
Shuttle-integrated unpicking tool for defect correction in looms. HTS 8448.49.10.00 as shuttle accessory.
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.