Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Shuttle-Type Power Looms for Fabrics Exceeding 30 cm Wide (HS 844621) totaled $240K in August 2026.
Shuttle-Type Power Looms for Fabrics Exceeding 30 cm Wide imports of $40K in August 2026 ran 120% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataShuttle-type power looms for broad fabrics represent an older but still commercially active weaving technology, where a shuttle carries the weft yarn across the shed — a mechanism that limits speed compared to shuttleless alternatives but remains valued for certain specialty and heavy-fabric applications. Three 10-digit lines exist under this heading (8446210000, 8446211000, 8446215000), and correct classification among them depends on technical specifications provided by the manufacturer. Sweden and Italy are the leading US suppliers, with Germany and Switzerland also present — a supplier profile reflecting European manufacturers who have maintained shuttle-loom production for niche markets. Buyers of used shuttle looms should be aware that the same tariff lines apply to refurbished equipment.
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Shuttle looms remain in use for specific fabric constructions — such as selvedge denim, heavy industrial fabrics, and certain traditional textiles — where the shuttle's weft-insertion method produces a self-finished edge or a fabric structure that shuttleless machines cannot replicate. Some specialty apparel and technical-textile producers specifically require shuttle-woven fabric.
The importer should obtain the manufacturer's technical specification sheet identifying the loom's rated width capacity, drive mechanism, and any distinguishing features. CBP may request this documentation during review, and a binding ruling is advisable when the specifications place the machine near a classification boundary between the three available 10-digit lines.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8446
Subheading 844621 · $240K of $1.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$40KYoY · free account
Exports
$240KYoY · free account
Low of 4 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 4 of 12 months reported, exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8446215000 | Power Looms for Weaving Fab, Width Exc 30cm, NESOI | $40K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8446210000 | Power Looms for Weaving Fab, Width Exc 30cm, Shuttle | $240K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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India and Mexico together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.