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U.S. imports of reeds for looms, healds & heald-frames (HS 844842) totaled $265K in July 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Reeds for Looms, Healds & Heald-Frames paid $32K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $253K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Reeds for Looms, Healds & Heald-Frames imports of $265K in July 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $235K.
Last updated: July 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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29 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 9 of 11 in heading 8448
Subheading 844842 · $265K of $11.6M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$265KYoY · Pro
Exports
$27KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8448420000 | Reeds for Looms, Healds and Heald-Frames | $265K | 12.14% | 95.31% | $32K |
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 | $27K |
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 · July 2026
origin
Czech Republic and Japan together supply 77% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
4.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 12.14%.