Product classification
HS code for Narrow fabric loom: 8446.10
Weaving machines (looms), for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less.
Classification of narrow fabric loom under HS 8446.10
The HS code 8446.10 applies to weaving machines, commonly known as looms, specifically designed for the production of fabrics with a width of 30 centimeters or less. These machines are specialized industrial equipment used in the manufacture of ribbons, labels, webbings, and other narrow-width textiles. Unlike larger industrial looms that handle wide bolts of cloth, these machines are engineered for high-speed production of narrow strips, often weaving multiple ribbons simultaneously. The classification is determined by the mechanical capability of the machine rather than the material it processes. It is vital to distinguish these weaving machines from knitting machines (84.47) or machines used for making lace or embroidery, as the mechanical operation of interlacing warp and weft threads is the defining characteristic of heading 84.46. The 30 cm limit refers to the maximum width of the fabric the machine is capable of weaving. These looms can be shuttle-based or needle-based (needle looms), but as long as they are for weaving fabrics 30 cm or less, they fall under 8446.10. This classification includes both manual and power-operated looms, though modern industrial versions are almost exclusively automated. Maintenance parts for these looms are generally classified under 8448.
- Covers
- Needle looms for ribbons
- Shuttle looms for narrow webbings
- Label weaving machines
- Narrow fabric needle looms
- Mule looms for narrow tapes
- Also under 8446.10
- Jakob Müller AG Narrow Fabric Loom
- Comez Crochet Machine
- Mageba Narrow Fabric Machine
- KY Narrow Fabric Loom
Codes often confused with 8446.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 8446.21, which is for looms weaving fabrics exceeding 30 cm in width. It is also frequently misidentified as HS code 8447.11 or 8447.20, which are for knitting machines. Because narrow fabrics can be either woven or knitted, the buyer must confirm if the machine uses needles to interloop yarn (knitting) or shuttles/needles to interlace warp and weft (weaving).
Top exporters and importers of HS 844610 (the code used for narrow fabric loom), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844610 (the code used for narrow fabric loom) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 19% of world imports. Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($560K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 844610, not only narrow fabric loom.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $38M 49% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $18M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $7.9M 10% of world exports
World total: $78M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$13M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $6.6M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $4.6M 7.0% of world imports
Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($560K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $65M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 narrow fabric loom
Brazil splits HS 8446.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8446.10.10Jacquard looms, fabric width up to 30 cm
- 8446.10.90Other looms, fabric width up to 30 cm
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about narrow fabric loom
What is the HS code for Narrow fabric loom?
The HS code for Narrow fabric loom is 844610 (Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less). The HS code is 8446.10, which covers weaving machines for fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm.
How do I classify Narrow fabric loom for customs?
Narrow fabric loom is classified under HS code 844610 — Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include knitting machines for ribbons?
No, knitting machines are classified under heading 84.47. HS code 8446.10 is strictly for weaving machines (looms).
Which countries are the top exporters of narrow fabric loom (HS 844610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844610 (the code used for narrow fabric loom) in UN Comtrade data were China ($38M, 49% of world exports), Switzerland ($18M) and Germany ($7.9M). World exports came to about $78M, 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 narrow fabric loom (HS 844610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844610 (the code used for narrow fabric loom) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $13M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($6.6M) and China ($4.6M). World imports came to about $65M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Bangladesh did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($560K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Narrow fabric loom the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844610 for Narrow fabric 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 narrow fabric loom in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844610 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for narrow fabric loom depends on the product's details: 8446.10.10 (Jacquard looms, fabric width up to 30 cm), 8446.10.90 (Other looms, fabric width up to 30 cm).