Shuttle Changing Mechanism from China
A shuttle changing mechanism automatically replaces depleted weft shuttles in shuttle looms without stopping production. Falls under HTS 8448.49.20.00 as auxiliary machinery for weaving machines of heading 8446. Improves loom efficiency for continuous textile manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify exact loom models (e.g
• Sulzer, Picanol) for binding ruling requests
• Mechanical compatibility certificates prevent reclassification as general parts