HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8445.20 – Textile machinery; spinning machines
HS code 8445.20 is the 6-digit subheading for textile machinery, spinning machines. It is used for ring spinning machines, open-end spinning machines (rotor spinning), air-jet spinning machines, compact spinning machines and worsted spinning machines.
What HS 8445.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Rieter Ring Spinning Machines
- Schlafhorst Autocoro (Open-End)
- Murata Vortex Spinner (MVS)
- Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Ring Frames
- Saurer Rotor Spinning Machines
Codes often confused with 8445.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with fiber preparation machines (84451x) or doubling/twisting machines (844530), but 844520 is specifically for the primary spinning process.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844520, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844520 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% 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 Japan $400M 49% of world exports
- 2 Germany $138M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $136M 17% of world exports
World total: $818M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $460M 51% of world imports
- 2 India $80M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $70M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $902M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8445.20
Brazil does not split HS 8445.20: its NCM code is 8445.20.00.
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 8445.20
What is HS code 844520?
HS code 844520 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844520?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844520 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($400M, 49% of world exports), Germany ($138M) and China ($136M). World exports came to about $818M, 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 844520?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844520 in UN Comtrade data were China ($460M, 51% of world imports), India ($80M) and Türkiye ($70M). World imports came to about $902M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844520?
In Brazil, HS code 844520 is NCM 8445.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.