Shuttle Changing Mechanism from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify exact loom models (e.g
• Sulzer, Picanol) for binding ruling requests
• Mechanical compatibility certificates prevent reclassification as general parts