Healds, wire

Wire healds for weaving machinery

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8448 42 20 (wire healds) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other parts and accessories for textile machinery under Chapter 84 may be subject to distinct classification; importers should confirm that wire healds are not reclassified under a broader machinery parts subheading.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Wire healds are specialised weaving-machine components, and their correct classification depends on the machinery heading they serve — misidentification of the parent machine type can shift the tariff line. Customs re-classification to a different subheading under Chapter 84 triggers retrospective duty liability and potential detention pending resolution. Verify that the product specification, including wire gauge and eye configuration, matches the declared tariff line before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8448 42 20 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the product is a heald frame rather than a wire heald?

Heald frames are classified under a separate tariff line within the same subheading group and should be verified independently, as classification errors between component types can attract retrospective customs liability.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.