Product classification
HS code for Jacquard machine: 8448.11
Machinery, auxiliary, dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith.
Classification of jacquard machine under HS 8448.11
The Jacquard machine is classified under HS code 8448.11. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8448 pertains to auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446, or 8447. A Jacquard machine is a mechanism attached to a loom (weaving machine) that enables the automatic production of complex patterns by controlling individual warp threads. Under the Harmonized System, the Jacquard mechanism is considered auxiliary machinery rather than a standalone weaving machine. The classification 8448.11 is reserved for dobbies and Jacquards, as well as card-reducing, copying, punching, or assembling machines used with them. This distinction is critical because while the loom itself is classified under 8446, the sophisticated patterning attachment is separated to reflect its specialized function in textile manufacturing. The classification remains consistent whether the Jacquard is mechanical, using punched cards, or electronic, using digital controllers, provided it functions as an auxiliary patterning unit for a weaving loom.
- Covers
- Electronic Jacquard heads
- Mechanical Jacquard mechanisms
- Jacquard card punching machines
- Card copying and assembling machines for Jacquards
- Harness cords and lingoes specifically for Jacquard setups
- 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. The most common error is classifying a Jacquard machine under 8446, which is the code for weaving machines (looms). While the Jacquard is used with a loom, it is an auxiliary attachment. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8448.19, which is a general category for other auxiliary machinery; however, 8448.11 is more specific and must take precedence. Electronic controllers for Jacquards are sometimes incorrectly placed in 8537, but if they are integral to the Jacquard's operation, 8448.11 is usually preferred.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844811 (the code used for jacquard machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844811 (the code used for jacquard 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 jacquard machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $116M 44% of world exports
- 2 China $112M 43% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $12M 4.7% of world exports
World total: $261M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $39M 25% of world imports
- 2 Italy $21M 14% of world imports
- 3 Japan $18M 12% of world imports
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 jacquard machine
Brazil splits HS 8448.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8448.11.10Dobbies for looms
- 8448.11.20Jacquard mechanisms
- 8448.11.90Other dobby and Jacquard auxiliary machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about jacquard machine
What is the HS code for Jacquard machine?
The HS code for Jacquard machine is 844811 (Machinery, auxiliary; dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewith). The HS code for a Jacquard machine and its specific card-processing auxiliary machinery is 8448.11.
How do I classify Jacquard machine for customs?
Jacquard 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.
Does this code include the weaving loom?
No, weaving machines or looms are classified separately under heading 8446. HS code 8448.11 only covers the Jacquard mechanism and its related card-handling equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of jacquard machine (HS 844811)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844811 (the code used for jacquard 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 jacquard machine (HS 844811)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844811 (the code used for jacquard 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 Jacquard machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844811 for Jacquard 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 jacquard machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844811 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for jacquard 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).