8446.29.00.00 - Other
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8446.29.00.00, specifically encompasses "Other" weaving machines (looms) designed for weaving fabrics with a width exceeding 30 cm, which are of the shuttle type, but are not power looms. This classification applies to manual or semi-automatic shuttle looms that do not utilize external power sources for their primary operation, such as treadle-operated looms or handlooms used for industrial or commercial fabric production meeting the specified width criteria.
The distinction from the sibling category, 8446.21 (power looms), is crucial. While both classifications pertain to shuttle-type looms for fabrics wider than 30 cm, 8446.21 covers machines where the primary driving force is an external power source (e.g., electric motor). In contrast, 8446.29.00.00 is for shuttle looms where manual effort or less sophisticated mechanical means initiate and sustain the weaving process, excluding those with integrated powered mechanisms.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8446.29.00.00. Therefore, classification within this code hinges on the definitive presence of a shuttle mechanism, the ability to weave fabrics exceeding 30 cm in width, and the absence of power-driven operation characteristic of power looms. Examples might include pedal-powered looms or hand-cranked shuttle looms utilized in specialized textile manufacturing.