HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8448.49 – Weaving machines (looms); parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof n.e.c. in item no. 8448.4
HS code 8448.49 is the 6-digit subheading for weaving machines (looms), parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof n.e.c. in item no. 8448.4. It is used for weft feeders, warp beams, take-up rollers, let-off motions and temple units.
What HS 8448.49 covers
This HS code serves as a 'not elsewhere specified' category for parts and auxiliary machinery of weaving looms, encompassing a broad range of components not specifically covered by 844842. These parts are vital for the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of weaving machines in textile factories globally, ensuring their longevity and optimal performance. Importers include textile manufacturers, machinery distributors, and repair service providers seeking a diverse array of components to support their weaving operations. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms, original equipment manufacturers, or their authorized distributors. The trade in these parts highlights the intricate global supply chain for textile machinery, emphasizing the importance of durability, precision, and technological compatibility across various loom models and brands to sustain fabric production.
- Covers
- Weft feeders
- Warp beams
- Take-up rollers
- Let-off motions
- Temple units
- Cutter assemblies
- Electronic control boards
- Loom motors.
- Examples
- Picanol parts
- Itema parts
- Tsudakoma parts
- Dornier parts
- Smit parts
- Sulzer loom components.
Codes often confused with 8448.49
Common mistake. Can be confused with 844842 (reeds, healds, heald-frames) if the specific item isn't clearly defined, or with 8446 (complete weaving machines) if the item is a major sub-assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844849, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844849 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 14% 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 $190M 27% of world exports
- 2 France $94M 13% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $93M 13% of world exports
World total: $698M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $95M 14% of world imports
- 2 China $81M 12% of world imports
- 3 India $79M 12% of world imports
World total: $656M 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 8448.49 3
Brazil splits HS 8448.49 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8448.49.10 Parts of auxiliary loom machineryDe máquinas ou aparelhos auxiliares de teares
- 8448.49.20 Parts of water-jet or projectile loomsDe teares para tecidos de largura superior a 30 cm, sem lançadeiras, a jato de água ou de projétil
- 8448.49.90 Other parts and accessories of loomsOutras
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 8448.49
What is HS code 844849?
HS code 844849 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Weaving machines (looms); parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof n.e.c. in item no. 8448.4. This HS code serves as a 'not elsewhere specified' category for parts and auxiliary machinery of weaving looms, encompassing a broad range of components not specifically covered by 844842. These parts are vital for the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of weaving machines in textile factories globally, ensuring their longevity and optimal performance. Importers include textile manufacturers, machinery distributors, and repair service providers seeking a diverse array of components to support their weaving operations. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms, original equipment manufacturers, or their authorized distributors. The trade in these parts highlights the intricate global supply chain for textile machinery, emphasizing the importance of durability, precision, and technological compatibility across various loom models and brands to sustain fabric production.
What products fall under HS code 844849?
Weft feeders, warp beams, take-up rollers, let-off motions, temple units, cutter assemblies, electronic control boards, loom motors.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844849?
Can be confused with 844842 (reeds, healds, heald-frames) if the specific item isn't clearly defined, or with 8446 (complete weaving machines) if the item is a major sub-assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844849?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844849 in UN Comtrade data were China ($190M, 27% of world exports), France ($94M) and Belgium ($93M). World exports came to about $698M, 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 844849?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844849 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($95M, 14% of world imports), China ($81M) and India ($79M). World imports came to about $656M, 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 844849 structured?
HS code 844849 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844849?
Brazil splits HS code 844849 into 3 NCM codes: 8448.49.10 (Parts of auxiliary loom machinery), 8448.49.20 (Parts of water-jet or projectile looms), 8448.49.90 (Other parts and accessories of looms). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.