Product classification

HS code for Dobby machine: 8448.11

Machinery, auxiliary, dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith.

Classification of dobby machine under HS 8448.11

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.

Covers
  • Electronic dobby machines
  • Mechanical dobby machines
  • Negative dobbies
  • Positive dobbies
  • Rotary dobbies
  • Dobby mechanisms for shuttleless looms
Also under 8448.11
  • Stäubli LX series jacquard
  • Bonas MJ series jacquard
  • Groz-Beckert dobby mechanisms
  • Picanol jacquard interfaces
  • Dornier dobby systems

Codes often confused with 8448.11

Common mistake. 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.

8448.19Machinery, auxiliary; for machines of heading no. 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.11

Top exporters and importers of HS 844811 (the code used for dobby machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844811 (the code used for dobby machine) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 25% 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 844811, not only dobby machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $116M
  2. 2 China $112M
  3. 3 Belgium $12M

World total: $261M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Belgium $39M
  2. 2 Italy $21M
  3. 3 Japan $18M

World total: $153M 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 dobby machine

Brazil splits HS 8448.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about dobby machine

What is the HS code for Dobby machine?

The HS code for Dobby machine is 844811 (Machinery, auxiliary; dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith). The HS code for a dobby machine is 8448.11, which is designated for dobbies and jacquards (specifically dobbies in this subheading).

How do I classify Dobby machine for customs?

Dobby machine is classified under HS code 844811 — Machinery, auxiliary; dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of dobby machine (HS 844811)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844811 (the code used for dobby machine) in UN Comtrade data were France ($116M, 44% of world exports), China ($112M) and Belgium ($12M). World exports came to about $261M, 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 dobby machine (HS 844811)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844811 (the code used for dobby machine) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($39M, 25% of world imports), Italy ($21M) and Japan ($18M). World imports came to about $153M, 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 Dobby machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844811 for Dobby machine 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 dobby machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844811 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for dobby machine depends on the product's details: 8448.11.10 (Dobbies for looms), 8448.11.20 (Jacquard mechanisms), 8448.11.90 (Other dobby and Jacquard auxiliary machinery).