Weaving machines — HTS 8446
Weaving machines (looms)
Chapter 84 › Heading 8446
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8446 is a four-digit product category for weaving machines, commonly called looms. It groups industrial equipment that interlaces yarns or other textile materials to make woven fabric. The heading covers the machine itself and is separate from classifications for finished fabric, yarn, or parts.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTS code, start with the machine’s technical design and intended operation. Subheadings may distinguish the loom’s type or operating method—such as whether it is shuttleless—and may also use specifications such as working width or other features stated in the official tariff description. Material being woven can matter in some classifications, but the machine’s construction and function usually come first. Confirm the complete eight-digit description rather than selecting a code based only on the product name.
What to check
- Identify whether the equipment is a complete loom, an incomplete machine, or a separate part or accessory.
- Determine the loom’s operating type, including whether it is shuttleless, and document the manufacturer’s terminology.
- Record the machine’s working or weaving width and compare it with the wording of the relevant HTS subheadings.
- Review technical specifications, photographs, manuals, and invoices together; do not rely on a generic name such as “textile machine.”
- Check the current HTS and obtain customs-broker or ruling guidance if the machine combines multiple functions or its design does not clearly match one subheading.
HTS heading 8446 summary
Weaving machines is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8446.30 | For weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, shuttleless type |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8446.10.00 👉 | For weaving fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm | Free | — | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8446?
Weaving machines (looms). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.