HS Code Subheading

Textile machinery; spinning machines

8445.20 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 844520

This HS code is dedicated to textile spinning machines, which are central to the textile industry, transforming prepared fibers into yarn. This process is fundamental for producing the raw material for weaving, knitting, and other textile applications. The global trade in spinning machines is driven by the continuous demand for textiles worldwide, particularly from large-scale yarn manufacturers in Asia. Importers are typically textile mills looking to expand capacity, modernize their equipment, or produce specialized yarns. Exporters are often leading manufacturers of advanced textile machinery, focusing on high-speed, automated, and energy-efficient solutions. This code represents a high-value segment of the textile machinery market, reflecting significant investment in technology to meet global demand for diverse yarn types and qualities.

Products Under This Code

Ring spinning machines, open-end spinning machines (rotor spinning), air-jet spinning machines, compact spinning machines, worsted spinning machines, friction spinning machines, roving to yarn spinning machines

Real World Examples

Rieter Ring Spinning Machines, Schlafhorst Autocoro (Open-End), Murata Vortex Spinner (MVS), Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Ring Frames, Saurer Rotor Spinning Machines

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with fiber preparation machines (84451x) or doubling/twisting machines (844530), but 844520 is specifically for the primary spinning process.

Products Classified Under 8445.20

Spinning machineRing spinning machine

Related Codes

8445.11 Textile machinery; carding machines for preparing textile fibres 8445.12 Textile machinery; combing machines for preparing textile fibres 8445.13 Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres 8445.19 Textile machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres 8445.30 Textile machinery; doubling or twisting machines 8445.40 Textile machinery; winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines 8445.90 Textile machinery; involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, India, and Pakistan are dominant importers, with Germany, Switzerland, and Japan being leading exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 844520?

HS code 844520 covers: Textile machinery; spinning machines. This HS code is dedicated to textile spinning machines, which are central to the textile industry, transforming prepared fibers into yarn. This process is fundamental for producing the raw material for weaving, knitting, and other textile applications. The global trade in spinning machines is driven by the continuous demand for textiles worldwide, particularly from large-scale yarn manufacturers in Asia. Importers are typically textile mills looking to expand capacity, modernize their equipment, or produce specialized yarns. Exporters are often leading manufacturers of advanced textile machinery, focusing on high-speed, automated, and energy-efficient solutions. This code represents a high-value segment of the textile machinery market, reflecting significant investment in technology to meet global demand for diverse yarn types and qualities.

What products fall under HS code 844520?

Ring spinning machines, open-end spinning machines (rotor spinning), air-jet spinning machines, compact spinning machines, worsted spinning machines, friction spinning machines, roving to yarn spinning machines

What are common misclassifications for HS code 844520?

Can be confused with fiber preparation machines (84451x) or doubling/twisting machines (844530), but 844520 is specifically for the primary spinning process.

How is HS code 844520 structured?

HS code 844520 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.