HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8448.42 – Weaving machines (looms); parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof, reeds for looms, healds and heald-frames
HS code 8448.42 is the 6-digit subheading for weaving machines (looms), parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof, reeds for looms, healds and heald-frames. It is used for loom reeds, healds, heald frames, drop wires and warp stop motions.
What HS 8448.42 covers
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.
- Covers
- Loom reeds
- Healds
- Heald frames
- Drop wires
- Warp stop motions
- Weft accumulators
- Selvedge devices
- Temples.
- Examples
- Groz-Beckert healds
- Steel Heddle reeds
- Picanol loom parts
- Itema loom accessories
- Tsudakoma heald frames.
Codes often confused with 8448.42
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844842, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844842 in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% 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 Czechia $19M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $15M 22% of world exports
- 3 Japan $12M 16% of world exports
World total: $71M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $17M 24% of world imports
- 2 India $11M 16% of world imports
- 3 Italy $5.4M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $73M 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 8448.42
Brazil does not split HS 8448.42: its NCM code is 8448.42.00.
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 8448.42
What is HS code 844842?
HS code 844842 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844842?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844842 in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($19M, 26% of world exports), China ($15M) and Japan ($12M). World exports came to about $71M, 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 844842?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844842 in UN Comtrade data were China ($17M, 24% of world imports), India ($11M) and Italy ($5.4M). World imports came to about $73M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844842?
In Brazil, HS code 844842 is NCM 8448.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.