HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8445.40 – Textile machinery; winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines
HS code 8445.40 is the 6-digit subheading for textile machinery, winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines. It is used for automatic cone winders, precision package winders, weft winding machines, assembly winders and reeling machines.
What HS 8445.40 covers
These machines are crucial for the post-spinning and pre-weaving/knitting stages in textile production, focusing on preparing yarn for subsequent processes. They handle the delicate task of transferring yarn from one package to another, such as from bobbins to cones or spools, optimizing it for efficiency in weaving, knitting, or dyeing. This segment of textile machinery trade is vital for countries with robust textile manufacturing sectors, particularly those involved in mass-producing fabrics and garments. Major importers are often developing nations in Asia and Africa, like India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, which are expanding their textile industries, while exporters are typically technologically advanced countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Japan, known for their precision engineering. Key considerations in this trade include machine speed, automation levels, energy efficiency, and the ability to handle various yarn types and counts, as these directly impact production costs and product quality. The demand is driven by the need for higher productivity and reduced labor costs in textile mills worldwide.
- Covers
- Automatic cone winders
- Precision package winders
- Weft winding machines
- Assembly winders
- Reeling machines
- Dye package winders
- Doubling winders
- Examples
- Schlafhorst Autoconer
- Savio Espero Winder
- Murata Mach Winder
- SSM X-Series Winder
Codes often confused with 8445.40
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 844530 (spinning machines) or 844520 (carding machines) if the winding function is seen as part of the spinning process, but 844540 specifically covers the post-spinning winding and reeling of yarn.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844540, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844540 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% 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 $263M 43% of world exports
- 2 Germany $143M 24% of world exports
- 3 China $60M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $610M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $251M 38% of world imports
- 2 India $113M 17% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $26M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $658M 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 codes for 8445.40 10
Brazil splits HS 8445.40 into 10 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8445.40.1 Automatic winding machinesBobinadoras automáticas Group
- 8445.40.11 Automatic weft or pirn winding machinesBobinadoras de trama (espuladeiras)
- 8445.40.12 Automatic winders for elastane yarnPara fios elastanos
- 8445.40.18 Automatic winders with automatic knotterOutras, com atador automático
- 8445.40.19 Other automatic textile winding machinesOutras
- 8445.40.2 Non-automatic winding machinesBobinadoras não automáticas Group
- 8445.40.21 Non-automatic winders, 4,000 m/min or moreCom velocidade de bobinado igual ou superior a 4.000 m/min
- 8445.40.29 Non-automatic winders, under 4,000 m/minOutras
- 8445.40.3 Hank reeling machinesMeadeiras Group
- 8445.40.31 Hank reelers with length/weight control, knotterCom controle de comprimento ou peso e atador automático
- 8445.40.39 Other hank reeling machinesOutras
- 8445.40.40 Automatic ball winding machinesNoveleiras automáticas
- 8445.40.90 Other textile winding or reeling machinesOutras
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 8445.40
What is HS code 844540?
HS code 844540 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Textile machinery; winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines. These machines are crucial for the post-spinning and pre-weaving/knitting stages in textile production, focusing on preparing yarn for subsequent processes. They handle the delicate task of transferring yarn from one package to another, such as from bobbins to cones or spools, optimizing it for efficiency in weaving, knitting, or dyeing. This segment of textile machinery trade is vital for countries with robust textile manufacturing sectors, particularly those involved in mass-producing fabrics and garments. Major importers are often developing nations in Asia and Africa, like India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, which are expanding their textile industries, while exporters are typically technologically advanced countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Japan, known for their precision engineering. Key considerations in this trade include machine speed, automation levels, energy efficiency, and the ability to handle various yarn types and counts, as these directly impact production costs and product quality. The demand is driven by the need for higher productivity and reduced labor costs in textile mills worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 844540?
Automatic cone winders, Precision package winders, Weft winding machines, Assembly winders, Reeling machines, Dye package winders, Doubling winders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844540?
This code might be confused with 844530 (spinning machines) or 844520 (carding machines) if the winding function is seen as part of the spinning process, but 844540 specifically covers the post-spinning winding and reeling of yarn.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844540?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844540 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($263M, 43% of world exports), Germany ($143M) and China ($60M). World exports came to about $610M, 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 844540?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844540 in UN Comtrade data were China ($251M, 38% of world imports), India ($113M) and Türkiye ($26M). World imports came to about $658M, 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 844540 structured?
HS code 844540 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844540?
Brazil splits HS code 844540 into 10 NCM codes: 8445.40.11 (Automatic weft or pirn winding machines), 8445.40.12 (Automatic winders for elastane yarn), 8445.40.18 (Automatic winders with automatic knotter), 8445.40.19 (Other automatic textile winding machines), 8445.40.21 (Non-automatic winders, 4,000 m/min or more), 8445.40.29 (Non-automatic winders, under 4,000 m/min), 8445.40.31 (Hank reelers with length/weight control, knotter), 8445.40.39 (Other hank reeling machines), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.