Product classification

HS code for Bleaching machine: 8451.40

Machines, for washing, bleaching or dyeing.

Classification of bleaching machine under HS 8451.40

A bleaching machine is classified under HS code 8451.40. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8451 specifically includes machinery for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating, or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles. Subheading 8451.40 is the specific category for washing, bleaching, or dyeing machines. These machines are industrial in nature and are designed to handle large volumes of textiles, using chemical baths and mechanical agitation to remove natural pigments from fibers. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function in the textile finishing chain. Whether the machine is a continuous range or a batch-processing vat, if its primary purpose is the chemical bleaching of textiles, it falls under this code.

Covers
  • Industrial textile bleaching vats and tanks
  • Continuous bleaching ranges for woven fabrics
  • Yarn bleaching machinery
  • Atmospheric or high-pressure bleaching machines for textiles
Also under 8451.40
  • Thies dyeing machines
  • Fong's washing machines
  • Benninger bleaching ranges
  • Monforts dyeing equipment
  • Then Airflow dyeing machines

Codes often confused with 8451.40

Common mistake. Bleaching machines are often confused with 8450, which covers household or laundry-type washing machines. The distinction lies in the industrial application and the specific textile-finishing capabilities of 8451. Another misclassification is 8419, which covers general machinery for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature; however, because bleaching is a specific textile finishing process, 8451.40 takes precedence as the more specific heading. It should also not be confused with 8421, which covers centrifuges or filtering machinery.

84.50Household or laundry-type washing machines; including machines which both wash and dry84.51Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles84.19Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters84.21Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases

Top exporters and importers of HS 845140 (the code used for bleaching machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845140 (the code used for bleaching machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 845140, not only bleaching machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $228M
  2. 2 Italy $141M
  3. 3 Germany $97M

World total: $746M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$104M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$83M
  3. 3 India $75M

World total: $778M 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 bleaching machine

Brazil splits HS 8451.40 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8451.40.10Industrial textile washing machines
  • 8451.40.21Jet, winch and roll fabric dyeing machines
  • 8451.40.29Other yarn or fabric dyeing or bleaching machines
  • 8451.40.90Other textile washing, bleaching, dyeing machines

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about bleaching machine

What is the HS code for Bleaching machine?

The HS code for Bleaching machine is 845140 (Machines; for washing, bleaching or dyeing).

How do I classify Bleaching machine for customs?

Bleaching machine is classified under HS code 845140 — Machines; for washing, bleaching or dyeing. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for an industrial bleaching machine?

The HS code for industrial machinery used for bleaching textiles is 8451.40.

Does this code include machines that both bleach and dye?

Yes, HS code 8451.40 covers machines designed for washing, bleaching, or dyeing, as these functions often utilize similar mechanical structures.

Which countries are the top exporters of bleaching machine (HS 845140)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845140 (the code used for bleaching machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($228M, 31% of world exports), Italy ($141M) and Germany ($97M). World exports came to about $746M, 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 bleaching machine (HS 845140)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845140 (the code used for bleaching machine) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $104M, 13% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $83M) and India ($75M). World imports came to about $778M, 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.

Is the HS code for Bleaching machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845140 for Bleaching machine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for bleaching machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 845140 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for bleaching machine depends on the product's details: 8451.40.10 (Industrial textile washing machines), 8451.40.21 (Jet, winch and roll fabric dyeing machines), 8451.40.29 (Other yarn or fabric dyeing or bleaching machines), 8451.40.90 (Other textile washing, bleaching, dyeing machines).