HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8446.21 – Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms
HS code 8446.21 is the 6-digit subheading for weaving machines (looms), for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms. It is used for automatic shuttle looms, power shuttle looms, dobby shuttle looms, jacquard shuttle looms and heavy-duty shuttle looms.
What HS 8446.21 covers
This category encompasses power-operated shuttle looms designed for weaving broad fabrics, specifically those exceeding 30cm in width. While shuttleless looms (844630) have largely replaced shuttle looms in modern high-speed production due to efficiency, shuttle power looms still hold relevance, particularly for certain traditional weaving techniques, specialized fabrics, or in regions where initial investment costs are a significant factor. They are often used for weaving heavier fabrics, intricate patterns, or in smaller-scale operations. Countries with established textile industries, especially those producing traditional or niche fabrics, might import these machines for replacement or specific production needs. Major importers can include textile-producing nations in Asia and Africa, while exporters are typically countries with a history of textile machinery manufacturing, such as India (for domestic production and some exports), China, and some European nations that still produce or refurbish these types of looms. The trade focuses on durability, ease of maintenance, and the ability to handle specific yarn types.
- Covers
- Automatic shuttle looms
- Power shuttle looms
- Dobby shuttle looms
- Jacquard shuttle looms
- Heavy-duty shuttle looms
- Examples
- Lakshmi Ruti C Loom
- Tsudakoma ZAX-N (older models)
- Picanol OmniPlus-X (older shuttle versions)
- Saurer S400 (older models)
Codes often confused with 8446.21
Common mistake. This code is specifically for power-operated shuttle looms for wide fabrics, differentiating it from 844629 (non-power shuttle looms) and 844630 (shuttleless looms), which are more common for modern production.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844621, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844621 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $55M 54% of world exports
- 2 Austria $17M 17% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $6.7M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $102M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$11M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $9.9M 10% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$9.4M 9.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $98M 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 code for 8446.21
Brazil does not split HS 8446.21: its NCM code is 8446.21.00.
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 8446.21
What is HS code 844621?
HS code 844621 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms. This category encompasses power-operated shuttle looms designed for weaving broad fabrics, specifically those exceeding 30cm in width. While shuttleless looms (844630) have largely replaced shuttle looms in modern high-speed production due to efficiency, shuttle power looms still hold relevance, particularly for certain traditional weaving techniques, specialized fabrics, or in regions where initial investment costs are a significant factor. They are often used for weaving heavier fabrics, intricate patterns, or in smaller-scale operations. Countries with established textile industries, especially those producing traditional or niche fabrics, might import these machines for replacement or specific production needs. Major importers can include textile-producing nations in Asia and Africa, while exporters are typically countries with a history of textile machinery manufacturing, such as India (for domestic production and some exports), China, and some European nations that still produce or refurbish these types of looms. The trade focuses on durability, ease of maintenance, and the ability to handle specific yarn types.
What products fall under HS code 844621?
Automatic shuttle looms, Power shuttle looms, Dobby shuttle looms, Jacquard shuttle looms, Heavy-duty shuttle looms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844621?
This code is specifically for power-operated shuttle looms for wide fabrics, differentiating it from 844629 (non-power shuttle looms) and 844630 (shuttleless looms), which are more common for modern production.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844621?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844621 in UN Comtrade data were China ($55M, 54% of world exports), Austria ($17M) and Czechia ($6.7M). World exports came to about $102M, 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 844621?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844621 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $11M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($9.9M) and Vietnam (about $9.4M). World imports came to about $98M, 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.
How is HS code 844621 structured?
HS code 844621 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 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844621?
In Brazil, HS code 844621 is NCM 8446.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.