8446.30.50.20 - Jet type

This HTS classification covers jet-type shuttleless weaving machines designed for fabrics exceeding 30 cm in width. These machines utilize a fluid jet (air or water) to propel the weft yarn across the warp. Their operation is distinguished by the absence of a traditional shuttle, which is characteristic of shuttleless loom technology.

Within the broader category of shuttleless looms for fabrics over 30 cm, this classification specifically isolates the "jet type" mechanism. It differentiates from its sibling, 8446.30.50.10, which classifies rapier looms. Rapier looms employ rigid or flexible carriers (rapiers) to insert the weft, a fundamentally different method of weft insertion than the fluid jet propulsion covered here.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under this specific HTS code. Classification to 8446.30.50.20 is final for jet-type shuttleless looms meeting the width requirement and not falling under other specific shuttleless types (such as rapier).