Parts & Accessories of Weaving Machines (Looms) & Their Auxiliary Machinery (NESOI)

This is a genuine classification edge case. Traditional shuttles carry a pirn of weft yarn through the shed, while projectile carriers grip a cut length of weft. CBP has historically treated projectile carriers as distinct from shuttles, which could place them under the residual line 8448492000. Importers should seek a binding ruling if importing projectile carriers in significant volume, as the duty treatment may differ.

Concentration among German and Swiss loom OEMs means that proprietary parts are often single-sourced, with long lead times and limited aftermarket alternatives. US mills operating rapier or projectile looms should maintain safety stock of critical wear parts and consider consignment inventory agreements with authorized distributors to mitigate the risk of extended downtime from overseas supply disruptions.