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U.S. imports of auxiliary machinery for textile machines (headings 8444–8447), nesoi (HS 844819) totaled $322K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Auxiliary Machinery for Textile Machines (Headings 8444–8447), NESOI paid $32K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $322K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Auxiliary Machinery for Textile Machines (Headings 8444–8447), NESOI imports of $322K in April 2026 ran 64% below the year-to-date monthly average of $903K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAuxiliary textile machinery not elsewhere specified — covering devices that support but are distinct from the primary machines of headings 8444 through 8447 — is consolidated at 10-digit code 8448190000. Germany leads US imports under this subheading, with Australia and Belgium also notable sources, an unusual supplier mix that reflects niche engineering capabilities in tension-control, yarn-monitoring, and stop-motion systems. Correct classification hinges on demonstrating that the imported unit functions exclusively or principally as an auxiliary to a covered textile machine rather than as a standalone industrial device.
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Common examples include automatic stop-motion devices, yarn-tension controllers, warp-let-off and cloth-take-up mechanisms, and electronic monitoring systems that are designed to operate in conjunction with spinning, weaving, or knitting machines. The key classification criterion is that the device must be principally dedicated to serving a machine within headings 8444–8447.
Technical literature, engineering drawings, and the manufacturer's product specification should explicitly identify the machine's designed interface with a specific textile machine type. Customs may request this documentation to confirm the auxiliary function; a binding ruling request can provide advance certainty for high-value or recurring shipments.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $162K | -- | -$162K |
| FRANCE | $51K | -- | -$51K |
| SWEDEN | $43K | -- | -$43K |
| SWITZERLAND | $38K | -- | -$38K |
| CANADA | -- | $37K | +$37K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8448190000 | AUXILIARY MAC FOR MAC OF HEAD 8444,8445,8446,8447 | $322K | 10.06% | $32K |
AUXILIARY MAC FOR MAC OF HEAD 8444,8445,8446,8447
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8448190000 | AUXILIARY MAC FOR MAC OF HEAD 8444,8445,8446,8447 | $49K |
AUXILIARY MAC FOR MAC OF HEAD 8444,8445,8446,8447
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $137K | -- | -$137K |
| South Carolina | $72K | -- | -$72K |
| Texas | $54K | -- | -$54K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $137K | -- | -$137K |
| WASHINGTON, DC | $51K | -- | -$51K |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $51K | -- | -$51K |