HS Code for Dobby machine

A dobby machine is classified under HS code 8448.11. This code falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 84.48 covers auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 84.44, 84.45, 84.46, or 84.47. The dobby machine is a mechanism attached to a loom (weaving machine) that allows for the weaving of small, geometric patterns by controlling the lifting and lowering of the warp threads. Since it is an auxiliary device that enhances the capability of a weaving machine (heading 84.46), it is correctly placed in 8448.11. This classification applies to both mechanical and electronic dobbies, as the function of pattern control remains the primary characteristic of the device.

Products Included

• Electronic dobby machines
• Mechanical dobby machines
• Negative dobbies
• Positive dobbies
• Rotary dobbies
• Dobby mechanisms for shuttleless looms

Common Misclassification

Dobby machines are often confused with the weaving machines themselves, which are classified under heading 84.46. However, because the dobby is an add-on or auxiliary unit, it must be classified under 84.48. Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 8448.19, which covers other auxiliary machinery like jacquards. While both dobbies and jacquards control patterns, jacquards are more complex and are specifically distinguished from dobbies in the subheadings of 84.48. Using 8448.19 for a dobby is incorrect because 8448.11 is the specific provision for dobbies.

FAQ

What is the HS code for dobby machine?

The HS code for a dobby machine is 8448.11, which is designated for dobbies and jacquards (specifically dobbies in this subheading).

Is an electronic dobby classified differently than a mechanical one?

No, both electronic and mechanical dobby machines are classified under HS code 8448.11 as they perform the same auxiliary function for weaving machinery.