HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8452.10 – Sewing machines; of the household type
HS code 8452.10 is the 6-digit subheading for sewing machines, of the household type. It is used for mechanical sewing machines, electronic sewing machines, computerized sewing machines, embroidery machines (household) and sergers (household).
What HS 8452.10 covers
This category specifically covers sewing machines designed for household use, catering to individual consumers, hobbyists, and small-scale craft businesses. These machines range from basic mechanical models to advanced computerized versions with embroidery capabilities. The international trade in household sewing machines is substantial, driven by consumer demand for DIY projects, fashion, and home decor. Importers are typically retail chains, department stores, e-commerce platforms, and specialized distributors. Exporters are major appliance manufacturers, often with global brand recognition. Key factors in this trade include user-friendliness, versatility (offering various stitch types and functions), portability, design aesthetics, and increasingly, smart features and connectivity options that appeal to modern consumers.
- Covers
- Mechanical sewing machines
- Electronic sewing machines
- Computerized sewing machines
- Embroidery machines (household)
- Sergers (household)
- Portable sewing machines
- Mini sewing machines
- Quilting machines (household)
- Examples
- Singer Tradition
- Brother CS6000i
- Janome HD3000
- Juki HZL-F600
- Bernina 3 Series
- Pfaff Ambition
Codes often confused with 8452.10
Common mistake. Distinct from industrial sewing machines (8452.21, 8452.29) due to differences in power, speed, durability, and intended use, which is crucial for customs classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845210 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 Vietnam* ~$473M 38% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $234M 19% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$138M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $248M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $147M 14% of world imports
- 3 Poland $52M 4.8% of world imports
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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 8452.10
Brazil does not split HS 8452.10: its NCM code is 8452.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.52 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8452.10
What is HS code 845210?
HS code 845210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sewing machines; of the household type. This category specifically covers sewing machines designed for household use, catering to individual consumers, hobbyists, and small-scale craft businesses. These machines range from basic mechanical models to advanced computerized versions with embroidery capabilities. The international trade in household sewing machines is substantial, driven by consumer demand for DIY projects, fashion, and home decor. Importers are typically retail chains, department stores, e-commerce platforms, and specialized distributors. Exporters are major appliance manufacturers, often with global brand recognition. Key factors in this trade include user-friendliness, versatility (offering various stitch types and functions), portability, design aesthetics, and increasingly, smart features and connectivity options that appeal to modern consumers.
What products fall under HS code 845210?
Mechanical sewing machines, electronic sewing machines, computerized sewing machines, embroidery machines (household), sergers (household), portable sewing machines, mini sewing machines, quilting machines (household)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845210?
Distinct from industrial sewing machines (8452.21, 8452.29) due to differences in power, speed, durability, and intended use, which is crucial for customs classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845210 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $473M, 38% of world exports), China ($234M) and Taiwan (about $138M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 845210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845210 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($248M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($147M) and Poland ($52M). 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 845210 structured?
HS code 845210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (52) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845210?
In Brazil, HS code 845210 is NCM 8452.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.