HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8446.29 – Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms
HS code 8446.29 is the 6-digit subheading for weaving machines (looms), for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms. It is used for handlooms, pit looms, frame looms, backstrap looms and countermarch looms.
What HS 8446.29 covers
This category covers shuttle-type weaving machines for broad fabrics (over 30cm wide) that are *not* power-operated. This primarily refers to manual or handlooms, which are crucial for artisanal textile production, traditional weaving, and small-scale craft industries. While not dominant in industrial mass production, these looms are vital for cultural heritage, specialized high-value textiles, and sustainable, community-based textile initiatives. The international trade in these machines is often driven by demand from developing countries or regions focused on preserving traditional crafts and creating unique, handcrafted textiles. Importers are typically countries with strong artisanal traditions or those supporting rural livelihoods through textile production, such as various nations in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Exporters might include countries with established handloom manufacturing capabilities or specialized suppliers. Key considerations include the loom's construction, ease of use, versatility for different patterns, and durability, rather than speed or automation.
- Covers
- Handlooms
- Pit looms
- Frame looms
- Backstrap looms
- Countermarch looms
- Table looms
- Examples
- AVL Handloom
- Leclerc Loom
- Schacht Loom
- Glimåkra Loom
Codes often confused with 8446.29
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 844621 (power shuttle looms) and 844630 (shuttleless looms) due to its manual operation, which is a critical differentiator for customs classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844629, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844629 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 12% 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 India $33M 62% of world exports
- 2 China $5.3M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 United States $3.6M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $54M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $7.6M 12% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $5.8M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $5.8M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $64M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8446.29
Brazil does not split HS 8446.29: its NCM code is 8446.29.00.
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 8446.29
What is HS code 844629?
HS code 844629 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms. This category covers shuttle-type weaving machines for broad fabrics (over 30cm wide) that are *not* power-operated. This primarily refers to manual or handlooms, which are crucial for artisanal textile production, traditional weaving, and small-scale craft industries. While not dominant in industrial mass production, these looms are vital for cultural heritage, specialized high-value textiles, and sustainable, community-based textile initiatives. The international trade in these machines is often driven by demand from developing countries or regions focused on preserving traditional crafts and creating unique, handcrafted textiles. Importers are typically countries with strong artisanal traditions or those supporting rural livelihoods through textile production, such as various nations in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Exporters might include countries with established handloom manufacturing capabilities or specialized suppliers. Key considerations include the loom's construction, ease of use, versatility for different patterns, and durability, rather than speed or automation.
What products fall under HS code 844629?
Handlooms, Pit looms, Frame looms, Backstrap looms, Countermarch looms, Table looms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844629?
This code is distinct from 844621 (power shuttle looms) and 844630 (shuttleless looms) due to its manual operation, which is a critical differentiator for customs classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844629?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844629 in UN Comtrade data were India ($33M, 62% of world exports), China ($5.3M) and the United States ($3.6M). World exports came to about $54M, 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 844629?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844629 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($7.6M, 12% of world imports), Indonesia ($5.8M) and Nigeria ($5.8M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 844629 structured?
HS code 844629 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844629?
In Brazil, HS code 844629 is NCM 8446.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.