8446.21.10.00 - For weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 4.9 m

This HTS classification, 8446.21.10.00, specifically covers power looms designed for weaving fabrics where the width of the fabric being produced exceeds 4.9 meters. These are specialized, industrial-grade machines intended for high-volume manufacturing of exceptionally wide textiles, often used for applications such as sailcloth, industrial fabrics, or large-format home furnishings. The classification emphasizes the critical dimension of fabric width as the primary distinguishing factor for these particular looms.

Within the broader category of power looms (8446.21), this subcategory stands apart from its sibling, 8446.21.50.00 ("Other"). While 8446.21.50.00 would encompass power looms not meeting the specific width requirement of over 4.9 meters, this HTS code is exclusively for those looms capable of producing fabrics exceeding this substantial width. The distinction hinges solely on the loom's capacity to weave fabrics of this exceptional breadth.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive and relies upon the precise adherence to the stated fabric width criteria. Importers and exporters should ensure that the technical specifications of the weaving machinery clearly indicate its capability to produce fabrics with a width greater than 4.9 meters to correctly utilize this classification.