Product classification
HS code for Air jet loom: 8446.30
Weaving machines (looms), for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type.
Classification of air jet loom under HS 8446.30
The air jet loom is classified under HS code 8446.30 because it is a weaving machine (loom) designed for producing fabrics with a width exceeding 30 cm using a shuttleless mechanism. Specifically, air jet looms utilize a high-pressure stream of compressed air to propel the weft yarn across the shed, distinguishing them from rapier or projectile looms. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8446 covers all weaving machines, and the subheadings are organized by the width of the fabric produced and the method of weft insertion. Since air jet technology is a form of shuttleless weaving and these machines are typically used for wide-width industrial textile production, 8446.30 is the most specific and accurate classification. The machinery must be primarily used for weaving textile yarns into fabrics to remain within this heading. The classification also considers the industrial nature of the equipment, which is designed for high-speed, continuous operation in textile mills.
- Covers
- Industrial air jet weaving machines
- High-speed shuttleless looms for synthetic fibers
- Air jet looms for cotton and blended fabrics
- Wide-width air jet weaving systems exceeding 30cm
- Automated air jet textile machinery
- Also under 8446.30
- Picanol OptiMax-i (Rapier)
- Itema R9500 (Rapier)
- Tsudakoma ZAX9200 (Air-jet)
- Dornier A1 (Air-jet)
- Sulzer G6500 (Projectile)
Codes often confused with 8446.30
Common mistake. Air jet looms are frequently confused with HS code 8446.10, which is reserved for weaving machines producing fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm (narrow fabric looms). Another common error is classifying them under 8446.21, which applies to shuttle-type looms. Additionally, auxiliary machinery used with looms, such as dobbies or Jacquards, should be classified under 8448 rather than 8446.30, even if they are imported with the loom, unless they form an integral part of the machine's frame.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844630 (the code used for air jet loom), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844630 (the code used for air jet loom) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 53% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 844630, not only air jet loom.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $866M 46% of world exports
- 2 Japan $358M 19% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $336M 18% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $1.0B 53% of world imports
- 2 China $277M 14% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $101M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 air jet loom
Brazil splits HS 8446.30 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8446.30.10Air-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
- 8446.30.20Water-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
- 8446.30.30Projectile looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
- 8446.30.40Rapier looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
- 8446.30.90Other shuttleless looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about air jet loom
What is the HS code for Air jet loom?
The HS code for Air jet loom is 844630 (Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type). The HS code for an air jet loom designed for weaving fabrics over 30 cm in width is 8446.30.
How do I classify Air jet loom for customs?
Air jet loom is classified under HS code 844630 — Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are spare parts for air jet looms classified under the same code?
No, most parts and accessories for weaving machines, such as reeds, shuttles, and healds, are classified under HS code 8448.39.
Which countries are the top exporters of air jet loom (HS 844630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844630 (the code used for air jet loom) in UN Comtrade data were China ($866M, 46% of world exports), Japan ($358M) and Belgium ($336M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 air jet loom (HS 844630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844630 (the code used for air jet loom) in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.0B, 53% of world imports), China ($277M) and Türkiye ($101M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Air jet loom the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844630 for Air jet loom is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for air jet loom in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844630 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for air jet loom depends on the product's details: 8446.30.10 (Air-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.20 (Water-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.30 (Projectile looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.40 (Rapier looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.90 (Other shuttleless looms, fabric over 30 cm wide).