8446.30.10 - Power looms for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 4.9 m

This HTS classification covers specialized power looms designed for weaving fabrics where the width exceeds 4.9 meters. These machines are specifically engineered for large-scale fabric production, accommodating exceptionally wide textile materials. Their primary function is automated weaving, employing advanced mechanisms to interlace warp and weft threads across significant widths.

The distinction of this category lies in its exclusive focus on looms exceeding the 30 cm width requirement (as defined in broader headings) and specifically those capable of weaving widths greater than 4.9 meters. It differentiates itself from its sibling category, 8446.30.50 "Other," which would encompass power looms not meeting the specified width criteria or other, less specialized weaving machinery.

Within this category, further subheadings exist to refine the classification based on the specific shuttleless weaving technology employed. These include "Rapier type" looms (8446.30.10.10), which utilize flexible or rigid rods to carry the weft yarn across the fabric width, and "Jet type" looms (8446.30.10.20), which employ air or water jets to propel the weft. The "Other" subheading (8446.30.10.30) captures any remaining shuttleless loom types within this specific width range that do not fall into the rapier or jet categories.