About HS Code 845229
This category includes industrial sewing machines that are not designed for household use and do not possess the advanced, automatic features of the 8452.21 category. These are robust, high-performance machines built for specific sewing tasks in various industries, offering greater speed, power, and durability than household models, but typically requiring manual operation or semi-automatic functions. Importers are garment factories, upholstery workshops, leather goods manufacturers, tailors, and other businesses requiring reliable, heavy-duty sewing capabilities. Exporters are specialized machinery manufacturers. Key considerations in this trade include specialized functions (e.g., heavy-duty stitching, specific stitch types like lockstitch or overlock), reliability, ease of maintenance, and adaptability for different materials and production scales, from light fabrics to thick leather.
Products Under This Code
Lockstitch industrial sewing machines, overlock industrial sewing machines, chainstitch industrial sewing machines, button sewing machines (industrial), zigzag industrial sewing machines, cylinder arm machines, flatbed industrial machines, post-bed machines
Real World Examples
Juki DDL-8700, Brother S-7100A, Siruba F007K, Pegasus M800, Yamato AZ8000, Durkopp Adler 267
Common Misclassification
Distinguished from household machines (8452.10) by industrial design and from automatic units (8452.21) by the lack of advanced, programmable automation.
Products Classified Under 8452.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
China, Japan, and Taiwan are major exporters, while garment-producing nations such as Vietnam, India, and Bangladesh are significant importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 845229?
HS code 845229 covers: Sewing machines; not household or automatic unit type. This category includes industrial sewing machines that are not designed for household use and do not possess the advanced, automatic features of the 8452.21 category. These are robust, high-performance machines built for specific sewing tasks in various industries, offering greater speed, power, and durability than household models, but typically requiring manual operation or semi-automatic functions. Importers are garment factories, upholstery workshops, leather goods manufacturers, tailors, and other businesses requiring reliable, heavy-duty sewing capabilities. Exporters are specialized machinery manufacturers. Key considerations in this trade include specialized functions (e.g., heavy-duty stitching, specific stitch types like lockstitch or overlock), reliability, ease of maintenance, and adaptability for different materials and production scales, from light fabrics to thick leather.
What products fall under HS code 845229?
Lockstitch industrial sewing machines, overlock industrial sewing machines, chainstitch industrial sewing machines, button sewing machines (industrial), zigzag industrial sewing machines, cylinder arm machines, flatbed industrial machines, post-bed machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845229?
Distinguished from household machines (8452.10) by industrial design and from automatic units (8452.21) by the lack of advanced, programmable automation.
How is HS code 845229 structured?
HS code 845229 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.