HS Code for Shuttle loom
Shuttle looms, or weaving machines that utilize a shuttle to carry the weft thread, are classified under HS code 8446.21. This classification is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8446 is specifically for weaving machines. The subheadings are organized by the width of the fabric produced and the method of weft insertion. Subheading 8446.21 is reserved for power-driven looms of the shuttle type that are designed for weaving fabrics with a width exceeding 30 cm. The "power" designation implies that the machine is driven by an electric motor or other non-manual power source. The shuttle mechanism is a traditional weaving method where a bobbin-carrying device (the shuttle) is physically passed back and forth through the warp shed. This distinguishes it from modern shuttleless looms which use air-jets, water-jets, or rapiers. The width requirement of over 30 cm is a critical technical threshold; machines weaving narrower ribbons or tapes are classified elsewhere. The classification remains consistent regardless of the type of fiber being woven, whether natural, synthetic, or metallic, provided the machine functions as a shuttle-type power loom.
Products Included
- Automatic shuttle looms for cotton weaving
- Power-driven silk shuttle looms
- Industrial shuttle looms for heavy fabrics
- Woolen fabric shuttle looms (width > 30cm)
Common Misclassification
Shuttle looms are frequently confused with shuttleless looms, which are classified under HS code 8446.30. Shuttleless looms use different technology like air-jets or projectiles. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8446.10, which is for looms weaving fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm (narrow fabrics). Hand-operated shuttle looms are also distinct and should be classified under 8446.29 rather than 8446.21.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Shuttle loom?
The HS code for a power-driven shuttle loom weaving fabrics wider than 30 cm is 8446.21.
What is the difference between 8446.21 and 8446.30?
8446.21 is for looms that use a physical shuttle, while 8446.30 is for shuttleless looms (e.g., rapier, air-jet, or water-jet machines).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Shuttle loom?
The HS code for Shuttle loom is 844621 (Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms).
How do I classify Shuttle loom for customs?
Shuttle loom is classified under HS code 844621 — Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Shuttle loom the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844621 for Shuttle 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.