HS Code Subheading

Weaving machines (looms); parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof, reeds for looms, healds and heald-frames

8448.42 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 844842

This category covers specific, essential parts and auxiliary machinery for weaving looms, including reeds, healds, and heald-frames. These components are fundamental to the operation and efficiency of weaving mills worldwide, directly impacting the quality and consistency of woven fabrics. Importers are typically textile manufacturers, loom maintenance companies, and machinery distributors who require precise, durable parts to ensure continuous production. Exporters are often specialized component manufacturers known for their precision engineering and material science expertise. The trade in these items is driven by the global demand for woven textiles, emphasizing the need for high-quality, compatible parts that can withstand continuous operation and contribute to optimal fabric production.

Products Under This Code

Loom reeds, healds, heald frames, drop wires, warp stop motions, weft accumulators, selvedge devices, temples.

Real World Examples

Groz-Beckert healds, Steel Heddle reeds, Picanol loom parts, Itema loom accessories, Tsudakoma heald frames.

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 844849 (other weaving machine parts) if the item is not specifically a reed, heald, or heald-frame, or with 8446 (complete weaving machines) if the distinction between parts and whole machines is blurred.

Products Classified Under 8448.42

ReedsHealdsHeald frames

Related Codes

8448.11 Machinery, auxiliary; dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith 8448.19 Machinery, auxiliary; for machines of heading no. 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.11 8448.20 Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444 8448.31 Machines, card clothing; parts and accessories 8448.32 Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery for preparing textile fibres, other than card clothing 8448.33 Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery, spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers 8448.39 Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8445, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.3 8448.49 Weaving machines (looms); parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof n.e.c. in item no. 8448.4 8448.51 Machines; parts and accessories of machines of heading no. 8447 or auxiliary machinery, sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches 8448.59 Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8447, other than sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, India, Germany, and Japan are significant players in both importing and exporting these specialized weaving components.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 844842?

HS code 844842 covers: Weaving machines (looms); parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof, reeds for looms, healds and heald-frames. This category covers specific, essential parts and auxiliary machinery for weaving looms, including reeds, healds, and heald-frames. These components are fundamental to the operation and efficiency of weaving mills worldwide, directly impacting the quality and consistency of woven fabrics. Importers are typically textile manufacturers, loom maintenance companies, and machinery distributors who require precise, durable parts to ensure continuous production. Exporters are often specialized component manufacturers known for their precision engineering and material science expertise. The trade in these items is driven by the global demand for woven textiles, emphasizing the need for high-quality, compatible parts that can withstand continuous operation and contribute to optimal fabric production.

What products fall under HS code 844842?

Loom reeds, healds, heald frames, drop wires, warp stop motions, weft accumulators, selvedge devices, temples.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 844842?

Often confused with 844849 (other weaving machine parts) if the item is not specifically a reed, heald, or heald-frame, or with 8446 (complete weaving machines) if the distinction between parts and whole machines is blurred.

How is HS code 844842 structured?

HS code 844842 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.