8446.10.00 - For weaving fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm

This category, HTS Code 8446.10.00, encompasses weaving machines, also known as looms, specifically designed for the production of fabrics with a finished width not exceeding 30 centimeters. These machines are utilized in specialized textile manufacturing where narrow fabric production is required, such as for ribbons, tapes, labels, and certain types of trimming. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subheading is the maximum fabric width the loom can produce.

It is crucial to distinguish these narrow fabric looms from their broader counterparts. Sibling categories within HTS 8446 are reserved for weaving machines producing fabrics exceeding 30 cm in width. Specifically, 8446.20 covers shuttle-type looms for wider fabrics, while 8446.30 addresses shuttleless looms also designed for wider fabric production. The narrow width limitation is the sole criterion differentiating this subheading from those handling wider textile output.

Within this subheading, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. The subcategories 8446.10.00.10 and 8446.10.00.90 differentiate between power-operated looms and all other types of looms falling under the narrow fabric criterion, respectively. This distinction often relates to the source of power driving the weaving mechanism, a key factor in differentiating operational capabilities and types of machinery.