Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Shuttle-Type Weaving Machines for Fabrics Exceeding 30 cm Wide (NESOI) (HS 844629) totaled $44K in August 2026.
Shuttle-Type Weaving Machines for Fabrics Exceeding 30 cm Wide (NESOI) imports of $24K in August 2026 ran 82% below the year-to-date monthly average of $133K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCovering non-power shuttle looms and other shuttle-type weaving machines for broad fabrics not captured by the power-loom subheading, this residual line (8446290000) applies to manually driven or specialty shuttle equipment used in artisanal, heritage, and small-batch textile production. Taiwan leads US imports under this heading, a notable contrast to the European-dominated supply of power looms, suggesting a distinct market segment of lower-cost or specialized shuttle equipment. The NESOI designation means classification here is appropriate only after ruling out the power-loom line (844621). Importers of hand-operated or semi-automatic shuttle looms should confirm the machine's drive classification before entry.
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Heading 844621 covers power looms — mechanically or electrically driven shuttle looms. Heading 844629 captures shuttle-type weaving machines that are not power looms, such as hand-operated or treadle-driven looms, as well as any shuttle-type broad-fabric machine not meeting the power-loom definition. The drive mechanism and degree of automation are the primary classification criteria.
Standard commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading requirements apply. For hand or semi-automatic looms, the manufacturer's specification sheet confirming the absence of a power drive is useful to support the 844629 classification and avoid reclassification into the power-loom subheading during CBP review.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8446
Subheading 844629 · $44K of $1.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8446290000 | Weaving Mach, Fabric Exceed 30cm, Shuttle Type, NESOI | $24K | 10.79% | 89.46% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8446290000 | Weaving Mach, Fabric Exceed 30cm, Shuttle Type, NESOI | $44K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$24KYoY · free account
Exports
$44KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.9M of Shuttle-Type Weaving Machines for Fabrics Exceeding 30 cm Wide (NESOI) and exported $3.6M.
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. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Switzerland and Philippines together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
10.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.79% of imports for consumption.