HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 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

HS code 8451.80 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for textile coating machines, impregnating machines, stentering machines, calendering machines and sanforizing machines.

What HS 8451.80 covers

This broad category encompasses specialized machinery for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating, or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles, as well as machinery for applying paste to base fabric for floor coverings. These machines are vital for imparting specific functional properties (e.g., water repellency, flame retardancy, anti-crease) or aesthetic finishes to textiles. Importers are textile mills, technical textile manufacturers, and specialized finishing plants that produce high-value or performance-oriented fabrics. Exporters are highly specialized engineering firms with expertise in textile chemistry and process control. Key aspects of this trade include advanced material science integration, precise process control, environmental compliance, and the ability to customize finishes for diverse applications, from fashion to industrial textiles.

Covers
  • Textile coating machines
  • Impregnating machines
  • Stentering machines
  • Calendering machines
  • Sanforizing machines
  • Mercerizing machines
  • Flocking machines
  • Carpet backing machines
  • Raising machines
Examples
  • Monforts stenters
  • Kusters calenders
  • Zimmer coating machines
  • Brückner finishing lines
  • Sperotto Rimar sanforizing machines

Codes often confused with 8451.80

Common mistake. Due to its broad nature, it might be confused with general coating machinery (8479.89) or even printing machinery (8443.39) if the coating is decorative, but the textile-specific application is key.

8479.89Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter8443.39Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, not capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network

Top exporters and importers of HS code 845180, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845180 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% 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. 1 China $319M
  2. 2 Italy $184M
  3. 3 Germany $159M

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$123M
  2. 2 India $121M
  3. 3 China $90M

World total: $1.1B 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 code for 8451.80

Brazil does not split HS 8451.80: its NCM code is 8451.80.00.

  1. 8451.80.00 Other textile finishing and coating machineryOutras máquinas e aparelhos

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.51 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8451.80

What is HS code 845180?

HS code 845180 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This broad category encompasses specialized machinery for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating, or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles, as well as machinery for applying paste to base fabric for floor coverings. These machines are vital for imparting specific functional properties (e.g., water repellency, flame retardancy, anti-crease) or aesthetic finishes to textiles. Importers are textile mills, technical textile manufacturers, and specialized finishing plants that produce high-value or performance-oriented fabrics. Exporters are highly specialized engineering firms with expertise in textile chemistry and process control. Key aspects of this trade include advanced material science integration, precise process control, environmental compliance, and the ability to customize finishes for diverse applications, from fashion to industrial textiles.

What products fall under HS code 845180?

Textile coating machines, impregnating machines, stentering machines, calendering machines, sanforizing machines, mercerizing machines, flocking machines, carpet backing machines, raising machines

What are common misclassifications for HS code 845180?

Due to its broad nature, it might be confused with general coating machinery (8479.89) or even printing machinery (8443.39) if the coating is decorative, but the textile-specific application is key.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845180?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845180 in UN Comtrade data were China ($319M, 29% of world exports), Italy ($184M) and Germany ($159M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 845180?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845180 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $123M, 11% of world imports), India ($121M) and China ($90M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 845180 structured?

HS code 845180 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845180?

In Brazil, HS code 845180 is NCM 8451.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.