U.S. imports of Reeds for Looms, Healds & Heald-Frames (HS 844842) totaled $115K in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Reeds for Looms, Healds & Heald-Frames paid $13K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Reeds for Looms, Healds & Heald-Frames imports of $115K in August 2026 ran 48% below the year-to-date monthly average of $220K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataReeds, healds, and heald-frames are the precision motion-control components that guide individual warp threads through the weaving shed, and their dimensional tolerances are dictated by the loom type and fabric specification. Czech Republic leads US supply of these components, with Germany and Japan also significant — a supplier profile that reflects Central and Western Europe's deep specialization in precision loom hardware. All three component types are consolidated at 10-digit code 8448420000, making classification straightforward, though importers should confirm that composite heald-frames are not reclassified as structural loom parts under a different heading.
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18 import shipments a month
Yes, reeds, healds, and heald-frames are all classified under the single 10-digit line 8448420000, so a combined shipment of these components does not require splitting across multiple tariff lines. The commercial invoice should itemize each component type and quantity separately to facilitate accurate statistical reporting.
Reed dent count (dents per centimeter or inch), reed width, wire gauge, and frame material (stainless steel vs. carbon steel) must match the loom's specifications precisely. Importers should request mill certificates or dimensional inspection reports from suppliers, particularly when switching from a European to an Asian source, to avoid costly loom downtime from out-of-tolerance components.
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$115KYoY · free account
Exports
$22KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.9M of Reeds for Looms, Healds & Heald-Frames.
Fewer 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 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 9 of 11 in heading 8448
Subheading 844842 · $115K of $11.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8448420000 | Reeds for Looms, Healds and Heald-Frames | $115K | 11.46% | 100.00% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8448420000 | Reeds for Looms, Healds and Heald-Frames | $22K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Japan and Czech Republic together supply 52% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.46% of imports for consumption.