Steel Textile Loom Shuttle from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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