8446.30.50.10 - Rapier type

This classification pertains to shuttleless weaving looms specifically designed for producing fabrics with a width exceeding 30 centimeters. Within the broader category of shuttleless looms, this subheading focuses on the "rapier type." Rapier looms utilize a system of flexible or rigid carriers (rapier heads or tapes) to insert the weft yarn across the warp yarns. These looms are known for their versatility and ability to handle a wide range of yarn types and fabric constructions.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, the "jet type" (8446.30.50.20) utilizes a stream of air or water to propel the weft yarn. The "other" category at this level (8446.30.50.30) would encompass any remaining shuttleless looms for fabrics over 30 cm that do not fit the rapier or jet descriptions, potentially including projectile or air-jet types not covered elsewhere.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subcategories. Classification under 8446.30.50.10 is determined by the presence of the rapier insertion mechanism and the loom's capacity to weave fabrics wider than 30 cm, differentiating it from broader categories of weaving machinery or shuttle-type looms.