HS Code Subheading

Machines; for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics

8451.50 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 845150

This HS code covers machinery essential for the handling and preparation of textile fabrics, including reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting, and pinking. These machines play a crucial role in the post-production stages of textile manufacturing, ensuring fabrics are accurately measured, cut, and presented for subsequent processes like garment assembly or retail. Importers are typically garment factories, textile converters, fabric distributors, and upholstery manufacturers who require precise fabric handling. Exporters are specialized machinery manufacturers, often focusing on automation and precision engineering. Key factors in this trade include cutting accuracy, speed of operation, minimization of fabric waste, and the ability to handle a wide range of fabric types and widths, from delicate silks to heavy industrial textiles.

Products Under This Code

Fabric inspection machines, automatic fabric cutting machines, fabric spreading machines, fabric reeling machines, fabric folding machines, pinking machines, slitting machines, fabric winding machines

Real World Examples

Lectra fabric cutters, Gerber Technology spreading machines, Eastman cutting machines, Monti Antonio fabric folding machines, Bullmer cutting systems

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with general-purpose cutting machines (e.g., 8465.91 for wood, 8461 for metal) or packaging machinery (8422.40) if the textile-specific application isn't clearly defined.

Products Classified Under 8451.50

Fabric cutting machineTextile folding machineFabric reeling machine

Related Codes

8451.10 Dry-cleaning machines 8451.21 Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg 8451.29 Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg 8451.30 Ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses) 8451.40 Machines; for washing, bleaching or dyeing 8451.80 Machinery; for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles; for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings 8451.90 Machinery; parts, of the machinery of heading no. 8451

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Italy, Germany, and Japan are significant exporters, while countries with large garment industries like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh are major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 845150?

HS code 845150 covers: Machines; for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics. This HS code covers machinery essential for the handling and preparation of textile fabrics, including reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting, and pinking. These machines play a crucial role in the post-production stages of textile manufacturing, ensuring fabrics are accurately measured, cut, and presented for subsequent processes like garment assembly or retail. Importers are typically garment factories, textile converters, fabric distributors, and upholstery manufacturers who require precise fabric handling. Exporters are specialized machinery manufacturers, often focusing on automation and precision engineering. Key factors in this trade include cutting accuracy, speed of operation, minimization of fabric waste, and the ability to handle a wide range of fabric types and widths, from delicate silks to heavy industrial textiles.

What products fall under HS code 845150?

Fabric inspection machines, automatic fabric cutting machines, fabric spreading machines, fabric reeling machines, fabric folding machines, pinking machines, slitting machines, fabric winding machines

What are common misclassifications for HS code 845150?

Can be confused with general-purpose cutting machines (e.g., 8465.91 for wood, 8461 for metal) or packaging machinery (8422.40) if the textile-specific application isn't clearly defined.

How is HS code 845150 structured?

HS code 845150 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (51) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.