HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8446.30 – Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type
HS code 8446.30 is the 6-digit subheading for weaving machines (looms), for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type. It is used for rapier looms, air-jet looms, water-jet looms, projectile looms and dobby shuttleless looms.
What HS 8446.30 covers
This category represents the cutting edge of modern weaving technology, encompassing shuttleless looms designed for producing broad fabrics (over 30cm wide). These machines, including rapier, air-jet, and water-jet looms, are highly efficient, fast, and versatile, making them the workhorses of the global textile industry for mass production of a wide range of fabrics, from denim and shirting to technical textiles. International trade in these machines is robust, driven by the continuous need for textile manufacturers to upgrade their facilities, increase productivity, and reduce labor costs. Major importers are countries with large-scale textile manufacturing sectors, such as China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Turkey, which are constantly investing in advanced machinery. Leading exporters are technologically advanced nations like Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, and Japan, renowned for their innovation and precision engineering in textile machinery. Key factors in this trade include machine speed, automation, energy efficiency, versatility in handling different yarns, and the ability to produce complex patterns.
- Covers
- Rapier looms
- Air-jet looms
- Water-jet looms
- Projectile looms
- Dobby shuttleless looms
- Jacquard shuttleless looms
- Terry towel looms
- Examples
- Picanol OptiMax-i (Rapier)
- Itema R9500 (Rapier)
- Tsudakoma ZAX9200 (Air-jet)
- Dornier A1 (Air-jet)
- Sulzer G6500 (Projectile)
Codes often confused with 8446.30
Common mistake. This code is crucial for distinguishing modern, high-speed looms from older shuttle-type looms (844621, 844629), as the absence of a shuttle is a fundamental design and operational difference.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844630, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844630 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 53% 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 $866M 46% of world exports
- 2 Japan $358M 19% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $336M 18% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $1.0B 53% of world imports
- 2 China $277M 14% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $101M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 codes for 8446.30 5
Brazil splits HS 8446.30 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8446.30.10 Air-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wideA jato de ar
- 8446.30.20 Water-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wideA jato de água
- 8446.30.30 Projectile looms, fabric over 30 cm wideDe projétil
- 8446.30.40 Rapier looms, fabric over 30 cm wideDe pinças
- 8446.30.90 Other shuttleless looms, fabric over 30 cm wideOutros
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 8446.30
What is HS code 844630?
HS code 844630 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type. This category represents the cutting edge of modern weaving technology, encompassing shuttleless looms designed for producing broad fabrics (over 30cm wide). These machines, including rapier, air-jet, and water-jet looms, are highly efficient, fast, and versatile, making them the workhorses of the global textile industry for mass production of a wide range of fabrics, from denim and shirting to technical textiles. International trade in these machines is robust, driven by the continuous need for textile manufacturers to upgrade their facilities, increase productivity, and reduce labor costs. Major importers are countries with large-scale textile manufacturing sectors, such as China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Turkey, which are constantly investing in advanced machinery. Leading exporters are technologically advanced nations like Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, and Japan, renowned for their innovation and precision engineering in textile machinery. Key factors in this trade include machine speed, automation, energy efficiency, versatility in handling different yarns, and the ability to produce complex patterns.
What products fall under HS code 844630?
Rapier looms, Air-jet looms, Water-jet looms, Projectile looms, Dobby shuttleless looms, Jacquard shuttleless looms, Terry towel looms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844630?
This code is crucial for distinguishing modern, high-speed looms from older shuttle-type looms (844621, 844629), as the absence of a shuttle is a fundamental design and operational difference.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844630?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844630 in UN Comtrade data were China ($866M, 46% of world exports), Japan ($358M) and Belgium ($336M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 844630?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844630 in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.0B, 53% of world imports), China ($277M) and Türkiye ($101M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 844630 structured?
HS code 844630 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844630?
Brazil splits HS code 844630 into 5 NCM codes: 8446.30.10 (Air-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.20 (Water-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.30 (Projectile looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.40 (Rapier looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.90 (Other shuttleless looms, fabric over 30 cm wide). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.