HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8445.90 – Textile machinery; involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445
HS code 8445.90 is the 6-digit subheading for textile machinery, involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445. It is used for fiber opening machines, blending machines, drawing frames, roving frames and twisting machines (non-spinning).
What HS 8445.90 covers
This "other" category within heading 8445 captures a diverse range of textile machinery essential for preparing fibers and yarns, not specifically covered by more precise subheadings like carding, spinning, or winding machines. It encompasses equipment used in various preparatory stages, from opening and blending raw fibers to twisting and texturizing yarns, ensuring they are ready for weaving, knitting, or other fabric-forming processes. Countries with significant textile manufacturing capabilities, both established and emerging, are key players in this trade. Importers are often textile hubs in Asia (e.g., China, India, Pakistan) and parts of Africa, seeking to modernize or expand their production lines. Exporters are predominantly European and East Asian nations renowned for their textile machinery innovation, such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Japan. The trade in these machines is driven by the continuous need for efficiency, quality improvement, and versatility in handling different fiber types and yarn specifications, reflecting the dynamic nature of the global textile industry.
- Covers
- Fiber opening machines
- Blending machines
- Drawing frames
- Roving frames
- Twisting machines (non-spinning)
- Texturizing machines
- Yarn conditioning machines
- Combing machines
- Examples
- Trützschler Draw Frame
- Rieter Comber
- Saurer Allma Twister
- Oerlikon Barmag Texturizing Machine
Codes often confused with 8445.90
Common mistake. This "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) code can be a catch-all, sometimes leading to confusion with more specific codes like 844511 (carding machines) or 844530 (spinning machines) if the primary function isn't clearly distinct from those categories.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844590 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 24% 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 $97M 53% of world exports
- 2 Italy $31M 17% of world exports
- 3 Japan $26M 14% of world exports
World total: $184M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $55M 24% of world imports
- 2 China $36M 15% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $19M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $231M 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 8445.90 5
Brazil splits HS 8445.90 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8445.90.10 Warping machinesUrdideiras
- 8445.90.20 Heald and reed drawing-in machinesPassadeiras para liço e pente
- 8445.90.30 Warp tying machinesPara amarrar urdideiras
- 8445.90.40 Automatic drop wire inserting machinesAutomáticas, para colocar lamelas
- 8445.90.90 Other textile yarn preparation 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 8445.90
What is HS code 844590?
HS code 844590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Textile machinery; involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445. This "other" category within heading 8445 captures a diverse range of textile machinery essential for preparing fibers and yarns, not specifically covered by more precise subheadings like carding, spinning, or winding machines. It encompasses equipment used in various preparatory stages, from opening and blending raw fibers to twisting and texturizing yarns, ensuring they are ready for weaving, knitting, or other fabric-forming processes. Countries with significant textile manufacturing capabilities, both established and emerging, are key players in this trade. Importers are often textile hubs in Asia (e.g., China, India, Pakistan) and parts of Africa, seeking to modernize or expand their production lines. Exporters are predominantly European and East Asian nations renowned for their textile machinery innovation, such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Japan. The trade in these machines is driven by the continuous need for efficiency, quality improvement, and versatility in handling different fiber types and yarn specifications, reflecting the dynamic nature of the global textile industry.
What products fall under HS code 844590?
Fiber opening machines, Blending machines, Drawing frames, Roving frames, Twisting machines (non-spinning), Texturizing machines, Yarn conditioning machines, Combing machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844590?
This "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) code can be a catch-all, sometimes leading to confusion with more specific codes like 844511 (carding machines) or 844530 (spinning machines) if the primary function isn't clearly distinct from those categories.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844590 in UN Comtrade data were China ($97M, 53% of world exports), Italy ($31M) and Japan ($26M). World exports came to about $184M, 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 844590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844590 in UN Comtrade data were India ($55M, 24% of world imports), China ($36M) and Egypt ($19M). World imports came to about $231M, 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 844590 structured?
HS code 844590 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844590?
Brazil splits HS code 844590 into 5 NCM codes: 8445.90.10 (Warping machines), 8445.90.20 (Heald and reed drawing-in machines), 8445.90.30 (Warp tying machines), 8445.90.40 (Automatic drop wire inserting machines), 8445.90.90 (Other textile yarn preparation machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.