HS Code for Ring travellers

Ring travellers are classified under HS code 8448.33. This code is designated for specific parts and accessories of machines falling under heading 8445, which includes spinning machines. Heading 8448 covers auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446, or 8447. Subheading 8448.33 is a specific breakout for spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings, and ring travellers. These components are essential for the ring spinning process, acting as the guide for the yarn as it is wound onto the bobbin while simultaneously providing the necessary tension and twist. Because they are identifiable parts of a spinning machine and are specifically named in the nomenclature of 8448.33, this classification takes precedence over more general parts categories.

Products Included

• Steel ring travellers
• Nylon ring travellers
• C-shaped travellers
• Ear-shaped travellers
• J-shaped travellers for vertical rings

Common Misclassification

Ring travellers are sometimes incorrectly classified under 8448.39, which is the residual category for other parts of machines of heading 8445. However, since 8448.33 specifically mentions "ring travellers," it must be used according to GIR 1. They are also occasionally confused with 8448.20, which covers parts for machines that extrude man-made fibers (heading 8444), but ring travellers are exclusively used in spinning machines of 8445.

FAQ

What is the HS code for ring travellers?

The HS code for ring travellers used in textile spinning is 8448.33.

Are ring travellers classified as tools or machine parts?

They are classified as machine parts under heading 8448 because they are integral, specialized components of the spinning frame.