Steel Textile Loom Shuttle
A precision-engineered steel shuttle designed for high-speed weaving machines used in textile production. It carries the weft yarn through the warp shed in shuttle looms, classified under HTS 8448.49.10.00 as a part specifically for weaving machines of heading 8446. Durable construction ensures minimal wear during rapid operation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used with knitting or tufting machines instead of weaving looms
Shuttles for non-weaving textile machines fall under other parts of 8448, not specifically weaving shuttles.
If marketed as general flywheels or grooved pulleys without loom-specific design
Lacks principal use with weaving machines, shifting to generic machinery parts in Chapter 84.
If imported in bulk as unfinished steel components for further machining
Unfinished metal articles are classified by material under Chapter 73, not as finished machine parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compatibility with specific loom models (e.g
• Sulzer or Picanol) via technical specs to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Include detailed engineering drawings and manufacturer certifications in documentation to prove exclusive use with weaving machines
Related Products under HTS 8448.49.10.00
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.