HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8452.29 – Sewing machines; not household or automatic unit type
HS code 8452.29 is the 6-digit subheading for sewing machines, not household or automatic unit type. It is used for lockstitch industrial sewing machines, overlock industrial sewing machines, chainstitch industrial sewing machines, button sewing machines (industrial) and zigzag industrial sewing machines.
What HS 8452.29 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Juki DDL-8700
- Brother S-7100A
- Siruba F007K
- Pegasus M800
- Yamato AZ8000
- Durkopp Adler 267
Codes often confused with 8452.29
Common mistake. Distinguished from household machines (8452.10) by industrial design and from automatic units (8452.21) by the lack of advanced, programmable automation.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845229, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845229 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 17% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its imports here ($6.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $437M 35% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $184M 15% of world exports
- 3 Japan $107M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $251M 17% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $143M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$83M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its imports here ($6.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.5B 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 8452.29 8
Brazil splits HS 8452.29 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8452.29.10 Leather/skin sewing machines, not automatic unitsPara costurar couros ou peles
- 8452.29.2 For sewing fabricsPara costurar tecidos Group
- 8452.29.21 Fabric linking machinesRemalhadeiras
- 8452.29.22 Buttonhole sewing machinesPara casear
- 8452.29.23 Zigzag sewing machines for elastic insertionTipo zigue-zague para inserir elástico
- 8452.29.24 Straight-stitch sewing machines for fabricsDe costura reta
- 8452.29.25 Coverstitch sewing machinesGaloneiras
- 8452.29.29 Other fabric sewing machines, not automatic unitsOutras
- 8452.29.90 Other non-household sewing machinesOutras
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 8452.29
What is HS code 845229?
HS code 845229 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845229?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845229 in UN Comtrade data were China ($437M, 35% of world exports), Singapore ($184M) and Japan ($107M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 845229?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845229 in UN Comtrade data were India ($251M, 17% of world imports), Singapore ($143M) and Bangladesh (about $83M). World imports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its imports here ($6.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845229?
Brazil splits HS code 845229 into 8 NCM codes: 8452.29.10 (Leather/skin sewing machines, not automatic units), 8452.29.21 (Fabric linking machines), 8452.29.22 (Buttonhole sewing machines), 8452.29.23 (Zigzag sewing machines for elastic insertion), 8452.29.24 (Straight-stitch sewing machines for fabrics), 8452.29.25 (Coverstitch sewing machines), 8452.29.29 (Other fabric sewing machines, not automatic units), 8452.29.90 (Other non-household sewing machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.