Heading · Chapter 84
8446: Weaving machines (looms)
Heading 8446 is divided into 4 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 84, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU 1.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA Free – 3.7% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 1.2% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 7.2% – 20% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 12.9% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 5.6% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2% – 3% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 2.1% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines Subheadings 4
- 8446.10For weaving fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm
- 8446.21For weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, shuttle type: power looms
- 8446.29For weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, shuttle type: other
- 8446.30For weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, shuttleless typeShuttleless looms (width over 30 cm)
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$369kUS$369k+US$3m+US$30m+> US$311m
Exports: 75
- China: US$559m
- Japan: US$389m
- Belgium: US$311m
- Italy: US$140m
- Germany: US$130m
- Switzerland: US$42m
- India: US$36m
- Türkiye: US$30m
- Austria: US$23m
- United States: US$13m
- South Korea: US$12m
- Taiwan: US$8m
- Sweden: US$5m
- Czechia: US$4m
- France: US$4m
- Portugal: US$3m
- Thailand: US$3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$3m
- Netherlands: US$3m
- Spain: US$2m
- United Kingdom: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1m
- Pakistan: US$1m
- Brazil: US$1m
- Vietnam: US$951k
- Romania: US$897k
- Lithuania: US$879k
- Indonesia: US$739k
- South Africa: US$503k
- Greece: US$432k
- Australia: US$432k
- Malaysia: US$418k
- Egypt: US$403k
- Canada: US$369k
- Philippines: US$353k
- Chile: US$319k
- Croatia: US$315k
- Slovenia: US$302k
- Poland: US$224k
- Hungary: US$217k
- Morocco: US$211k
- Uzbekistan: US$156k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$155k
- Russia: US$143k
- Eswatini: US$125k
- Peru: US$94k
- Finland: US$87k
- Latvia: US$85k
- Israel: US$80k
- El Salvador: US$79k
- Singapore: US$62k
- North Macedonia: US$61k
- Moldova: US$39k
- Denmark: US$33k
- United Arab Emirates: US$19k
- Serbia: US$19k
- Mexico: US$16k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$830kUS$830k+US$3m+US$15m+> US$78m
Imports: 156
- India: US$546m
- China: US$298m
- Türkiye: US$140m
- Egypt: US$97m
- Vietnam: US$78m
- Indonesia: US$49m
- Iran: US$46m
- Brazil: US$40m
- Bangladesh: US$38m
- Uzbekistan: US$33m
- Pakistan: US$33m
- United States: US$27m
- Taiwan: US$23m
- Germany: US$17m
- Russia: US$17m
- Mexico: US$15m
- Italy: US$14m
- Morocco: US$13m
- Thailand: US$12m
- Romania: US$12m
- France: US$11m
- Portugal: US$10m
- South Korea: US$9m
- United Arab Emirates: US$8m
- Japan: US$7m
- Kazakhstan: US$6m
- Saudi Arabia: US$6m
- Colombia: US$6m
- Canada: US$5m
- United Kingdom: US$5m
- Mozambique: US$5m
- Spain: US$5m
- Sri Lanka: US$4m
- Poland: US$4m
- Turkmenistan: US$4m
- Malaysia: US$4m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Nigeria: US$4m
- Tanzania: US$3m
- Peru: US$3m
- Sweden: US$3m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Togo: US$3m
- Guatemala: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Cambodia: US$3m
- Tunisia: US$3m
- Uganda: US$3m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Argentina: US$2m
- Algeria: US$2m
- Ethiopia: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Kenya: US$2m
- Tajikistan: US$2m
- Bolivia: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- Austria: US$1m
- Ecuador: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$559m | 32.1% |
| 2 | Japan | US$389m | 22.3% |
| 3 |  Belgium | US$311m | 17.9% |
| 4 |  Italy | US$140m | 8.1% |
| 5 |  Germany | US$130m | 7.5% |
| 6 | Switzerland | US$42m | 2.4% |
| 7 |  India | US$36m | 2.1% |
| 8 | Türkiye | US$30m | 1.7% |
| 9 |  Austria | US$23m | 1.3% |
| 10 | United States | US$13m | 0.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | US$546m | 31.4% |
| 2 | China | US$298m | 17.1% |
| 3 | Türkiye | US$140m | 8.1% |
| 4 |  Egypt | US$97m | 5.6% |
| 5 |  Vietnam | US$78m | 4.5% |
| 6 |  Indonesia | US$49m | 2.8% |
| 7 |  Iran | US$46m | 2.6% |
| 8 | Brazil | US$40m | 2.3% |
| 9 |  Bangladesh | US$38m | 2.2% |
| 10 |  Uzbekistan | US$33m | 1.9% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8446 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8446 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 1.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8446 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 1.7%.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8446 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 3.7%. 4 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 8446 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 8446 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 8446 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is between 7.2% and 20% (average 12.9%).
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 8446 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 12.6%. 5 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 8446 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 8446 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 8446 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 8446 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 2% and 3%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 8446 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 8446 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 8446 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 8446 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 8446 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 8446 goods worth US$2bn (−14.9% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$559m), followed by Japan.
The biggest buyer was India, with imports of US$546m.
The United Kingdom ranked 21st among 75 exporters with US$2m.
The United Kingdom imported US$5m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for weaving machines (looms)?
Weaving machines (looms) fall under HS heading 8446, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on weaving machines (looms) in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8446 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on weaving machines (looms) in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8446 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most weaving machines (looms)?
China, with US$559m in 2024 (32.1% of world exports).