HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8445.13 – Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres
HS code 8445.13 is the 6-digit subheading for textile machinery, drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres. It is used for draw frames, roving frames, speed frames, sliver drawing machines and combing machines (parts of drawing process).
What HS 8445.13 covers
This HS code specifically covers textile machinery used in the preparatory stages of fiber processing, namely drawing or roving machines. These machines are crucial for aligning and attenuating textile fibers into a uniform strand (roving) before they are spun into yarn. The international trade in these machines is vital for textile mills globally, particularly in countries with large-scale spinning industries. Importers are typically textile manufacturers looking to upgrade or expand their production lines, improve yarn quality, and enhance operational efficiency. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of textile machinery, often from countries with a long history of textile engineering innovation. This code highlights the foundational equipment necessary for producing high-quality yarns, underpinning the entire textile value chain.
- Covers
- Draw frames
- Roving frames
- Speed frames
- Sliver drawing machines
- Combing machines (parts of drawing process)
- Lap formers
- Auto-leveler draw frames
- Examples
- Rieter Draw Frames
- Trützschler Draw Frames
- Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Roving Frames
- Toyota Roving Frames
- Marzoli Draw Frames
Codes often confused with 8445.13
Common mistake. Can be confused with other fiber preparation machines under 844519 or spinning machines under 844520, but 844513 is specific to drawing and roving processes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844513, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844513 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $30M 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $9.1M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $6.7M 11% of world exports
World total: $64M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$19M 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Egypt $9.8M 12% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $8.1M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $82M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8445.13
Brazil does not split HS 8445.13: its NCM code is 8445.13.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.45 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8445.13
What is HS code 844513?
HS code 844513 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres. This HS code specifically covers textile machinery used in the preparatory stages of fiber processing, namely drawing or roving machines. These machines are crucial for aligning and attenuating textile fibers into a uniform strand (roving) before they are spun into yarn. The international trade in these machines is vital for textile mills globally, particularly in countries with large-scale spinning industries. Importers are typically textile manufacturers looking to upgrade or expand their production lines, improve yarn quality, and enhance operational efficiency. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of textile machinery, often from countries with a long history of textile engineering innovation. This code highlights the foundational equipment necessary for producing high-quality yarns, underpinning the entire textile value chain.
What products fall under HS code 844513?
Draw frames, roving frames, speed frames, sliver drawing machines, combing machines (parts of drawing process), lap formers, auto-leveler draw frames
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844513?
Can be confused with other fiber preparation machines under 844519 or spinning machines under 844520, but 844513 is specific to drawing and roving processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844513?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844513 in UN Comtrade data were China ($30M, 47% of world exports), Germany ($9.1M) and Italy ($6.7M). World exports came to about $64M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 844513?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844513 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $19M, 23% of world imports), Egypt ($9.8M) and Türkiye ($8.1M). World imports came to about $82M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 844513 structured?
HS code 844513 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (45) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844513?
In Brazil, HS code 844513 is NCM 8445.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.