HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8446.10 – Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less
HS code 8446.10 is the 6-digit subheading for weaving machines (looms), for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less. It is used for narrow fabric looms, label weaving machines, ribbon looms, elastic band looms and webbing looms.
What HS 8446.10 covers
This category covers specialized weaving machines designed for producing narrow fabrics, which are distinct from broadloom fabrics. These looms are essential for manufacturing items like ribbons, labels, elastic bands, webbings, and medical textiles, where precision and specific widths are paramount. The international trade in these machines is driven by industries requiring high-quality, specialized narrow textiles, often for apparel, automotive, medical, and industrial applications. Importers are typically countries with strong garment manufacturing sectors or those specializing in technical textiles, such as China, India, Vietnam, and Turkey. Exporters are often technologically advanced nations like Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Japan, known for their engineering prowess in textile machinery. Key aspects influencing trade include machine speed, versatility in handling different yarns, automation features, and the ability to produce intricate patterns, as these factors directly impact the efficiency and quality of the narrow fabric output.
- Covers
- Narrow fabric looms
- Label weaving machines
- Ribbon looms
- Elastic band looms
- Webbing looms
- Jacquard narrow fabric looms
- Needle looms
- Examples
- Jakob Müller AG Narrow Fabric Loom
- Comez Crochet Machine
- Mageba Narrow Fabric Machine
- KY Narrow Fabric Loom
Codes often confused with 8446.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 844621 or 844630, which cover looms for fabrics wider than 30cm; misclassification can occur if the fabric width specification is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844610 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 19% of world imports. Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($560K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $38M 49% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $18M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $7.9M 10% of world exports
World total: $78M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$13M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $6.6M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $4.6M 7.0% of world imports
Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($560K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $65M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8446.10 2
Brazil splits HS 8446.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8446.10.10 Jacquard looms, fabric width up to 30 cmCom mecanismo Jacquard
- 8446.10.90 Other looms, fabric width up to 30 cmOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.46 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8446.10
What is HS code 844610?
HS code 844610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less. This category covers specialized weaving machines designed for producing narrow fabrics, which are distinct from broadloom fabrics. These looms are essential for manufacturing items like ribbons, labels, elastic bands, webbings, and medical textiles, where precision and specific widths are paramount. The international trade in these machines is driven by industries requiring high-quality, specialized narrow textiles, often for apparel, automotive, medical, and industrial applications. Importers are typically countries with strong garment manufacturing sectors or those specializing in technical textiles, such as China, India, Vietnam, and Turkey. Exporters are often technologically advanced nations like Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Japan, known for their engineering prowess in textile machinery. Key aspects influencing trade include machine speed, versatility in handling different yarns, automation features, and the ability to produce intricate patterns, as these factors directly impact the efficiency and quality of the narrow fabric output.
What products fall under HS code 844610?
Narrow fabric looms, Label weaving machines, Ribbon looms, Elastic band looms, Webbing looms, Jacquard narrow fabric looms, Needle looms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844610?
This code is distinct from 844621 or 844630, which cover looms for fabrics wider than 30cm; misclassification can occur if the fabric width specification is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($38M, 49% of world exports), Switzerland ($18M) and Germany ($7.9M). World exports came to about $78M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 844610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844610 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $13M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($6.6M) and China ($4.6M). World imports came to about $65M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($560K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 844610 structured?
HS code 844610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (46) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844610?
Brazil splits HS code 844610 into 2 NCM codes: 8446.10.10 (Jacquard looms, fabric width up to 30 cm), 8446.10.90 (Other looms, fabric width up to 30 cm). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.