HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8448.20 – Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444
HS code 8448.20 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444. It is used for spinnerets for extrusion machines, godets for drawing machines, texturing nozzles, cutting blades for fiber processing and melt pumps for extruders.
What HS 8448.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers parts and accessories for machines falling under heading 8444, which are primarily machines for extruding, drawing, texturing, or cutting man-made textile materials. This includes components for producing synthetic fibers, filaments, and monofilaments. The trade in these parts is crucial for maintaining and upgrading the machinery used in the synthetic fiber industry, a sector dominated by large chemical and textile conglomerates. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers of precision engineering components, often located in countries with strong industrial bases like Germany, Japan, and China. Importers are synthetic fiber producers globally, particularly in Asia (e.g., China, India, Taiwan) and parts of Europe, who rely on these parts to ensure continuous operation and efficiency of their high-capital equipment. The market is driven by the demand for synthetic textiles in apparel, industrial applications, and technical textiles, making the availability of these parts critical for global supply chains.
- Covers
- Spinnerets for extrusion machines
- Godets for drawing machines
- Texturing nozzles
- Cutting blades for fiber processing
- Melt pumps for extruders
- Filter packs for polymer melt
- Take-up bobbins for filament winding
- Examples
- Oerlikon Neumag spinnerets
- Barmag godet rolls
- Rieter texturing units (parts)
- Teijin Aramid extrusion dies
- Lenzing fiber cutting components
Codes often confused with 8448.20
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 844839 (parts for 8445 machines) if the distinction between fiber production (8444) and fiber preparation/spinning (8445) is not clear, or with general machinery parts under 8479 if not specifically designed for textile machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844820, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844820 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% 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 Germany $106M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $55M 14% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $45M 11% of world exports
World total: $393M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $72M 22% of world imports
- 2 India $35M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $32M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $335M 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 8448.20 4
Brazil splits HS 8448.20 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8448.20.10 Extrusion spinnerets for man-made fibresFieiras para a extrusão
- 8448.20.20 Other parts of man-made fibre extrudersOutras partes e acessórios de máquinas para a extrusão
- 8448.20.30 Parts of fibre cutting or breaking machinesDe máquinas para corte ou ruptura de fibras
- 8448.20.90 Other parts of man-made textile machinesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.48 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8448.20
What is HS code 844820?
HS code 844820 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444. This HS code specifically covers parts and accessories for machines falling under heading 8444, which are primarily machines for extruding, drawing, texturing, or cutting man-made textile materials. This includes components for producing synthetic fibers, filaments, and monofilaments. The trade in these parts is crucial for maintaining and upgrading the machinery used in the synthetic fiber industry, a sector dominated by large chemical and textile conglomerates. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers of precision engineering components, often located in countries with strong industrial bases like Germany, Japan, and China. Importers are synthetic fiber producers globally, particularly in Asia (e.g., China, India, Taiwan) and parts of Europe, who rely on these parts to ensure continuous operation and efficiency of their high-capital equipment. The market is driven by the demand for synthetic textiles in apparel, industrial applications, and technical textiles, making the availability of these parts critical for global supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 844820?
Spinnerets for extrusion machines, godets for drawing machines, texturing nozzles, cutting blades for fiber processing, melt pumps for extruders, filter packs for polymer melt, take-up bobbins for filament winding
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844820?
This code might be confused with 844839 (parts for 8445 machines) if the distinction between fiber production (8444) and fiber preparation/spinning (8445) is not clear, or with general machinery parts under 8479 if not specifically designed for textile machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844820?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844820 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($106M, 27% of world exports), China ($55M) and Singapore ($45M). World exports came to about $393M, 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 844820?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844820 in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 22% of world imports), India ($35M) and Germany ($32M). World imports came to about $335M, 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 844820 structured?
HS code 844820 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (48) 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 844820?
Brazil splits HS code 844820 into 4 NCM codes: 8448.20.10 (Extrusion spinnerets for man-made fibres), 8448.20.20 (Other parts of man-made fibre extruders), 8448.20.30 (Parts of fibre cutting or breaking machines), 8448.20.90 (Other parts of man-made textile machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.