HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8448.11 – Machinery, auxiliary; dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith
HS code 8448.11 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, auxiliary, dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith. It is used for electronic jacquard machines, mechanical dobbies, jacquard card punching machines, jacquard card copying machines and dobby shedding mechanisms.
What HS 8448.11 covers
This code encompasses specialized auxiliary machinery crucial for textile production, particularly in weaving complex patterns. It includes dobbies and jacquard mechanisms, which are essential for controlling individual warp threads on looms to create intricate designs, ranging from simple geometric patterns to elaborate tapestries. These machines are vital for manufacturers of high-value textiles, apparel, and home furnishings. Key players in this trade include textile machinery manufacturers in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Japan, who export these sophisticated components to textile-producing nations like China, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. Importers are typically large-scale textile mills or specialized weaving operations looking to upgrade or expand their capabilities for producing patterned fabrics. Understanding the specific type of loom and the complexity of patterns desired is crucial for traders, as these machines represent a significant capital investment and require skilled operators for optimal performance. The market often sees demand driven by fashion trends and the need for greater automation and precision in textile manufacturing.
- Covers
- Electronic jacquard machines
- Mechanical dobbies
- Jacquard card punching machines
- Jacquard card copying machines
- Dobby shedding mechanisms
- Jacquard harness systems
- Pattern programming units for jacquards
- Examples
- Stäubli LX series jacquard
- Bonas MJ series jacquard
- Groz-Beckert dobby mechanisms
- Picanol jacquard interfaces
- Dornier dobby systems
Codes often confused with 8448.11
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 844849 (other weaving machine parts) if the auxiliary nature of dobbies and jacquards isn't clearly understood, or with 8447 (knitting machines) if the distinction between weaving and knitting auxiliary equipment is blurred.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844811, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844811 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 25% 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 France $116M 44% of world exports
- 2 China $112M 43% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $12M 4.7% of world exports
World total: $261M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $39M 25% of world imports
- 2 Italy $21M 14% of world imports
- 3 Japan $18M 12% of world imports
World total: $153M 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 8448.11 3
Brazil splits HS 8448.11 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8448.11.10 Dobbies for loomsRatieras
- 8448.11.20 Jacquard mechanismsMecanismos Jacquard
- 8448.11.90 Other dobby and Jacquard auxiliary machineryOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.48 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8448.11
What is HS code 844811?
HS code 844811 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery, auxiliary; dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith. This code encompasses specialized auxiliary machinery crucial for textile production, particularly in weaving complex patterns. It includes dobbies and jacquard mechanisms, which are essential for controlling individual warp threads on looms to create intricate designs, ranging from simple geometric patterns to elaborate tapestries. These machines are vital for manufacturers of high-value textiles, apparel, and home furnishings. Key players in this trade include textile machinery manufacturers in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Japan, who export these sophisticated components to textile-producing nations like China, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. Importers are typically large-scale textile mills or specialized weaving operations looking to upgrade or expand their capabilities for producing patterned fabrics. Understanding the specific type of loom and the complexity of patterns desired is crucial for traders, as these machines represent a significant capital investment and require skilled operators for optimal performance. The market often sees demand driven by fashion trends and the need for greater automation and precision in textile manufacturing.
What products fall under HS code 844811?
Electronic jacquard machines, mechanical dobbies, jacquard card punching machines, jacquard card copying machines, dobby shedding mechanisms, jacquard harness systems, pattern programming units for jacquards
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844811?
This code might be confused with 844849 (other weaving machine parts) if the auxiliary nature of dobbies and jacquards isn't clearly understood, or with 8447 (knitting machines) if the distinction between weaving and knitting auxiliary equipment is blurred.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844811?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844811 in UN Comtrade data were France ($116M, 44% of world exports), China ($112M) and Belgium ($12M). World exports came to about $261M, 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 844811?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844811 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($39M, 25% of world imports), Italy ($21M) and Japan ($18M). World imports came to about $153M, 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 844811 structured?
HS code 844811 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (48) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844811?
Brazil splits HS code 844811 into 3 NCM codes: 8448.11.10 (Dobbies for looms), 8448.11.20 (Jacquard mechanisms), 8448.11.90 (Other dobby and Jacquard auxiliary machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.