HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8448.51 – Machines; parts and accessories of machines of heading no. 8447 or auxiliary machinery, sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches
HS code 8448.51 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, parts and accessories of machines of heading no. 8447 or auxiliary machinery, sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches. It is used for knitting needles, sinkers, guide needles, selector needles and latch needles.
What HS 8448.51 covers
This code covers critical parts and accessories for textile machines under heading 8447, specifically focusing on components used in forming stitches, such as sinkers, needles, and other related articles. These precision parts are indispensable for the knitting, lace-making, embroidery, and tufting industries worldwide, directly influencing the quality and efficiency of fabric production. Importers are typically textile manufacturers, garment factories, and specialized repair shops that rely on these components for the continuous operation and high-quality output of their machinery. Exporters are often highly specialized manufacturers renowned for their metallurgical expertise and precision engineering. The trade in these items is driven by the global demand for high-quality, durable components that ensure efficient and flawless stitch formation in textile manufacturing.
- Covers
- Knitting needles
- Sinkers
- Guide needles
- Selector needles
- Latch needles
- Compound needles
- Needle beds
- Platines.
- Examples
- Groz-Beckert needles
- Kern-Liebers sinkers
- Saxonia needles
- Santoni machine parts
- Shima Seiki needles.
Codes often confused with 8448.51
Common mistake. Could be confused with 844859 (other parts for 8447 machines) if not directly involved in stitch formation, or with 8447 itself if a complete auxiliary machine is mistaken for a part.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844851, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844851 in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% 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 Singapore $174M 36% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$66M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $64M 13% of world exports
World total: $481M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $178M 28% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $123M 19% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $35M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $635M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8448.51 2
Brazil splits HS 8448.51 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8448.51.10 Knitting machine sinkersPlatinas
- 8448.51.90 Knitting needles and other stitch-forming partsOutros
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 8448.51
What is HS code 844851?
HS code 844851 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; parts and accessories of machines of heading no. 8447 or auxiliary machinery, sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches. This code covers critical parts and accessories for textile machines under heading 8447, specifically focusing on components used in forming stitches, such as sinkers, needles, and other related articles. These precision parts are indispensable for the knitting, lace-making, embroidery, and tufting industries worldwide, directly influencing the quality and efficiency of fabric production. Importers are typically textile manufacturers, garment factories, and specialized repair shops that rely on these components for the continuous operation and high-quality output of their machinery. Exporters are often highly specialized manufacturers renowned for their metallurgical expertise and precision engineering. The trade in these items is driven by the global demand for high-quality, durable components that ensure efficient and flawless stitch formation in textile manufacturing.
What products fall under HS code 844851?
Knitting needles, sinkers, guide needles, selector needles, latch needles, compound needles, needle beds, platines.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844851?
Could be confused with 844859 (other parts for 8447 machines) if not directly involved in stitch formation, or with 8447 itself if a complete auxiliary machine is mistaken for a part.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844851?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844851 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($174M, 36% of world exports), Vietnam (about $66M) and China ($64M). World exports came to about $481M, 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 844851?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844851 in UN Comtrade data were China ($178M, 28% of world imports), Singapore ($123M) and Türkiye ($35M). World imports came to about $635M, 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 844851 structured?
HS code 844851 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844851?
Brazil splits HS code 844851 into 2 NCM codes: 8448.51.10 (Knitting machine sinkers), 8448.51.90 (Knitting needles and other stitch-forming parts). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.