Product classification
HS code for Handloom: 8446.29
Weaving machines (looms), for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms.
Classification of handloom under HS 8446.29
A handloom is classified under HS code 8446.29. Heading 8446 covers weaving machines (looms) used to produce textile fabrics by interlacing warp and weft threads. The heading is structured by the width of the fabric produced and the mechanism of the loom. Subheading 8446.21 is specifically for power looms for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm. Subheading 8446.29 is the category for "other" shuttle-type looms for fabrics exceeding 30 cm, which encompasses manual or hand-operated looms. These machines are characterized by the use of a shuttle to carry the weft thread across the warp but lack a motorized drive system. The classification is determined by GRI 1 and GRI 6, focusing on the manual nature of the operation and the width capacity of the machine. Handlooms are essential in traditional textile industries and are distinguished from power-driven industrial looms by their reliance on human force for the shedding, picking, and beating-up processes.
- Covers
- Manual shuttle looms
- Traditional wooden handlooms
- Semi-automatic hand-operated looms
- Pit looms and frame looms
- Wide-width manual weaving frames
- Also under 8446.29
- AVL Handloom
- Leclerc Loom
- Schacht Loom
- Glimåkra Loom
Codes often confused with 8446.29
Common mistake. Handlooms are often confused with 8446.10, which is reserved for looms weaving fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm (narrow fabrics). Another common error is 8446.21, which is only for power-driven looms. If the loom does not use a shuttle (e.g., rapier or air-jet looms), it must be classified under 8446.30. Additionally, small hobbyist weaving frames that do not have a mechanical shedding motion may be classified as hand tools or toys depending on their construction.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844629 (the code used for handloom), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844629 (the code used for handloom) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 12% 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 844629, not only handloom.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $33M 62% of world exports
- 2 China $5.3M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 United States $3.6M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $54M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $7.6M 12% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $5.8M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $5.8M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $64M 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 handloom
Brazil classifies handloom under NCM 8446.29.00: HS 8446.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about handloom
What is the HS code for Handloom?
The HS code for Handloom is 844629 (Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms).
How do I classify Handloom for customs?
Handloom is classified under HS code 844629 — Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a traditional handloom?
A traditional manual handloom for fabrics wider than 30 cm is classified under HS code 8446.29.
What if the handloom is for narrow ribbons?
If the loom is designed for weaving fabrics 30 cm or less in width, it is classified under HS code 8446.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of handloom (HS 844629)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844629 (the code used for handloom) in UN Comtrade data were India ($33M, 62% of world exports), China ($5.3M) and the United States ($3.6M). World exports came to about $54M, 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 handloom (HS 844629)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844629 (the code used for handloom) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($7.6M, 12% of world imports), Indonesia ($5.8M) and Nigeria ($5.8M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 Handloom the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844629 for Handloom 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 handloom in Brazil?
In Brazil, handloom (HS 844629) is classified under NCM 8446.29.00.