HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8447.90 – Machines; for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting
HS code 8447.90 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting. It is used for lace-making machines, embroidery machines, tufting machines, braiding machines and net-making machines.
What HS 8447.90 covers
This HS code encompasses specialized textile machinery used for creating intricate and decorative fabrics or components, such as lace, embroidery, braids, nets, and tufted materials, as well as machines for making gimped yarn. These machines are crucial for manufacturers in the fashion, home furnishings, and technical textiles sectors globally. Importers are typically textile mills, garment factories, and specialized craft producers seeking to enhance product aesthetics and functionality. Exporters are often highly specialized engineering firms, predominantly from countries with advanced textile machinery industries. Key trade considerations include precision engineering, automation capabilities, and the ability to produce high-quality, complex designs efficiently, reflecting the ongoing demand for unique and value-added textile products in international markets.
- Covers
- Lace-making machines
- Embroidery machines
- Tufting machines
- Braiding machines
- Net-making machines
- Gimped yarn machines
- Trimmings machines
- Crochet machines.
- Examples
- Saurer Epoca embroidery machines
- Karl Mayer lace machines
- Cobble tufting machines
- Herzog braiding machines
- Comez crochet machines.
Codes often confused with 8447.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 844720 (knitting machines) if the distinction between knitting and other fabric formation methods is unclear, or with 8448 (parts and accessories) if a complete machine is mistaken for a component.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844790 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 73% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 44% 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 $1.1B 73% of world exports
- 2 Japan $116M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $64M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $653M 44% of world imports
- 2 Pakistan $116M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $111M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 8447.90 3
Brazil splits HS 8447.90 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8447.90.10 Net, tulle and bobbinet making machinesMáquinas para fabricação de redes, tules ou filós
- 8447.90.20 Automatic embroidery machinesMáquinas automáticas para bordar
- 8447.90.90 Other gimping, lace, braid and tufting machinesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.47 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8447.90
What is HS code 844790?
HS code 844790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting. This HS code encompasses specialized textile machinery used for creating intricate and decorative fabrics or components, such as lace, embroidery, braids, nets, and tufted materials, as well as machines for making gimped yarn. These machines are crucial for manufacturers in the fashion, home furnishings, and technical textiles sectors globally. Importers are typically textile mills, garment factories, and specialized craft producers seeking to enhance product aesthetics and functionality. Exporters are often highly specialized engineering firms, predominantly from countries with advanced textile machinery industries. Key trade considerations include precision engineering, automation capabilities, and the ability to produce high-quality, complex designs efficiently, reflecting the ongoing demand for unique and value-added textile products in international markets.
What products fall under HS code 844790?
Lace-making machines, embroidery machines, tufting machines, braiding machines, net-making machines, gimped yarn machines, trimmings machines, crochet machines.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844790?
This code can be confused with 844720 (knitting machines) if the distinction between knitting and other fabric formation methods is unclear, or with 8448 (parts and accessories) if a complete machine is mistaken for a component.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844790 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 73% of world exports), Japan ($116M) and Germany ($64M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 844790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844790 in UN Comtrade data were India ($653M, 44% of world imports), Pakistan ($116M) and the United States ($111M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 844790 structured?
HS code 844790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (47) 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 844790?
Brazil splits HS code 844790 into 3 NCM codes: 8447.90.10 (Net, tulle and bobbinet making machines), 8447.90.20 (Automatic embroidery machines), 8447.90.90 (Other gimping, lace, braid and tufting machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.