HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8448.19 – Machinery, auxiliary; for machines of heading no. 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.11
HS code 8448.19 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, auxiliary, for machines of heading no. 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.11. It is used for yarn tensioners, automatic bobbin changers, creels for spinning machines, yarn splicers and waste collection systems for looms.
What HS 8448.19 covers
This broad category covers various auxiliary machinery used with textile machines from headings 8444 (extruding, drawing, texturing machines), 8445 (preparing, spinning, twisting, winding machines), 8446 (weaving machines), or 8447 (knitting, stitch-bonding machines), but specifically excludes dobbies and jacquards (844811). It's a catch-all for other specialized equipment that supports the main textile production processes, enhancing efficiency, quality, or specific functionalities. This includes devices for yarn feeding, tension control, waste removal, or specialized material handling within a textile production line. Major exporters are often countries with advanced textile machinery manufacturing capabilities like Germany, Italy, Japan, and Switzerland, supplying to global textile hubs such as China, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Importers are typically textile mills seeking to optimize their existing machinery or integrate new auxiliary functions to improve product quality or reduce labor costs. The trade in these items is driven by technological advancements and the continuous need for textile manufacturers to remain competitive.
- Covers
- Yarn tensioners
- Automatic bobbin changers
- Creels for spinning machines
- Yarn splicers
- Waste collection systems for looms
- Warp beam stands
- Fabric inspection tables with auxiliary functions
- Examples
- Savio automatic winders (auxiliary parts)
- Loepfe yarn clearers
- Uster quality control systems (auxiliary components)
- Karl Mayer warp preparation units (auxiliary parts)
- Schlafhorst Autocoro auxiliary components
Codes often confused with 8448.19
Common mistake. This code can be easily confused with specific parts under 844839 (parts for 8445 machines) or 844849 (parts for 8446 machines) if the item is a component rather than a distinct auxiliary machine, or with 8447 (knitting machines) if the auxiliary equipment is highly integrated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844819, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844819 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 48% 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 $60M 29% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $28M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $25M 12% of world exports
World total: $209M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $142M 48% of world imports
- 2 Japan $23M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $16M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $294M 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 8448.19
Brazil does not split HS 8448.19: its NCM code is 8448.19.00.
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 8448.19
What is HS code 844819?
HS code 844819 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery, auxiliary; for machines of heading no. 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.11. This broad category covers various auxiliary machinery used with textile machines from headings 8444 (extruding, drawing, texturing machines), 8445 (preparing, spinning, twisting, winding machines), 8446 (weaving machines), or 8447 (knitting, stitch-bonding machines), but specifically excludes dobbies and jacquards (844811). It's a catch-all for other specialized equipment that supports the main textile production processes, enhancing efficiency, quality, or specific functionalities. This includes devices for yarn feeding, tension control, waste removal, or specialized material handling within a textile production line. Major exporters are often countries with advanced textile machinery manufacturing capabilities like Germany, Italy, Japan, and Switzerland, supplying to global textile hubs such as China, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Importers are typically textile mills seeking to optimize their existing machinery or integrate new auxiliary functions to improve product quality or reduce labor costs. The trade in these items is driven by technological advancements and the continuous need for textile manufacturers to remain competitive.
What products fall under HS code 844819?
Yarn tensioners, automatic bobbin changers, creels for spinning machines, yarn splicers, waste collection systems for looms, warp beam stands, fabric inspection tables with auxiliary functions
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844819?
This code can be easily confused with specific parts under 844839 (parts for 8445 machines) or 844849 (parts for 8446 machines) if the item is a component rather than a distinct auxiliary machine, or with 8447 (knitting machines) if the auxiliary equipment is highly integrated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844819?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844819 in UN Comtrade data were China ($60M, 29% of world exports), Switzerland ($28M) and Italy ($25M). World exports came to about $209M, 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 844819?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844819 in UN Comtrade data were India ($142M, 48% of world imports), Japan ($23M) and the United States ($16M). World imports came to about $294M, 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 844819 structured?
HS code 844819 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844819?
In Brazil, HS code 844819 is NCM 8448.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.