Product classification
HS code for Shuttleless loom: 8446.30
Weaving machines (looms), for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type.
Classification of shuttleless loom under HS 8446.30
A shuttleless loom is classified under HS code 8446.30. This classification is based on the machine's function as a weaving machine and its specific mechanical operation. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8446 is dedicated to weaving machines (looms). The subheading 8446.30 specifically identifies looms for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm that operate without a shuttle. Shuttleless looms represent a technological advancement over traditional shuttle looms, using alternative methods such as rapier, air-jet, water-jet, or projectiles to carry the weft thread across the warp. The classification is determined by two primary factors: the width of the fabric the machine is capable of producing (which must be greater than 30 cm) and the absence of a shuttle mechanism. These machines are essential in modern textile manufacturing due to their high speed and efficiency compared to older shuttle-based technology.
- Covers
- Rapier weaving machines
- Air-jet looms
- Water-jet looms
- Projectile looms
- Industrial weaving machines for fabrics over 30cm wide
- Also under 8446.30
- Picanol OptiMax-i (Rapier)
- Itema R9500 (Rapier)
- Tsudakoma ZAX9200 (Air-jet)
- Dornier A1 (Air-jet)
- Sulzer G6500 (Projectile)
Codes often confused with 8446.30
Common mistake. Shuttleless looms are often confused with shuttle-type power looms, which are classified under 8446.21. The primary difference is the insertion method of the weft yarn. Additionally, if the loom is designed for narrow fabrics (30 cm or less), it must be classified under 8446.10, regardless of whether it uses a shuttle or not. Importers also occasionally misclassify these under 8448, which is reserved for auxiliary machinery and parts for looms, such as dobbies or jacquards, rather than the weaving machine itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844630 (the code used for shuttleless loom), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844630 (the code used for shuttleless loom) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 53% 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 844630, not only shuttleless loom.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $866M 46% of world exports
- 2 Japan $358M 19% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $336M 18% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $1.0B 53% of world imports
- 2 China $277M 14% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $101M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 shuttleless loom
Brazil splits HS 8446.30 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8446.30.10Air-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
- 8446.30.20Water-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
- 8446.30.30Projectile looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
- 8446.30.40Rapier looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
- 8446.30.90Other shuttleless looms, fabric over 30 cm wide
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shuttleless loom
What is the HS code for Shuttleless loom?
The HS code for Shuttleless loom is 844630 (Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type). The HS code for a shuttleless loom designed for weaving fabrics wider than 30 cm is 8446.30.
How do I classify Shuttleless loom for customs?
Shuttleless loom is classified under HS code 844630 — Weaving machines (looms); for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the code change based on the insertion method (e.g., air-jet vs. rapier)?
No, HS code 8446.30 covers all types of shuttleless technology, including air-jet, water-jet, rapier, and projectile systems, provided the fabric width exceeds 30 cm.
Which countries are the top exporters of shuttleless loom (HS 844630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844630 (the code used for shuttleless loom) in UN Comtrade data were China ($866M, 46% of world exports), Japan ($358M) and Belgium ($336M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 shuttleless loom (HS 844630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844630 (the code used for shuttleless loom) in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.0B, 53% of world imports), China ($277M) and Türkiye ($101M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 Shuttleless loom the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844630 for Shuttleless 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 shuttleless loom in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844630 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for shuttleless loom depends on the product's details: 8446.30.10 (Air-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.20 (Water-jet looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.30 (Projectile looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.40 (Rapier looms, fabric over 30 cm wide), 8446.30.90 (Other shuttleless looms, fabric over 30 cm wide).