Product classification

HS code for Carding machine: 8445.11

Textile machinery, carding machines for preparing textile fibres.

Classification of carding machine under HS 8445.11

Carding machines are classified under HS code 8445.11, which falls within Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System, covering nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 84.45 specifically includes machines for preparing textile fibers, such as those used for spinning, doubling, or twisting. Subheading 8445.11 is the specific code for carding machines. These machines are essential in the early stages of textile production; they use a series of cylinders or flats covered with fine wire teeth (card clothing) to separate, clean, and align fibers into a thin web or sliver. This classification is based on the machine's primary function of fiber preparation. According to the Section XVI notes, which cover Chapter 84, machines are classified based on their specific function rather than the material they process. Therefore, whether the machine is designed for cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers, if its primary purpose is carding, it remains under 8445.11. It is important to distinguish these from machines that perform subsequent steps, such as combing machines (8445.12) or drawing and roving machines (8445.13). The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine is imported fully assembled or in a "knocked down" state, provided it has the essential character of a carding machine as per GRI 2(a). The technical capacity and the width of the carding cylinder do not typically change the four-digit heading but may be relevant for statistical reporting in certain jurisdictions.

Covers
  • Cotton carding machines
  • Wool carding machines
  • Revolving flat cards
  • Roller and clearer cards
Also under 8445.11
  • Trützschler TC 19i
  • Rieter C 80
  • Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) LC600
  • Marzoli C701
  • Graf card clothing

Codes often confused with 8445.11

Common mistake. Carding machines are often confused with combing machines (8445.12) or machines for preparing textile fibers that perform different functions like drawing or roving (8445.13). Additionally, parts for these machines, such as card clothing, are classified separately under heading 84.48 rather than with the machine itself unless they are imported as part of the complete unit.

8445.12Textile machinery; combing machines for preparing textile fibres8445.13Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres

Top exporters and importers of HS 844511 (the code used for carding machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844511 (the code used for carding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 17% 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 844511, not only carding machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $79M
  2. 2 Italy $11M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$4.6M

World total: $113M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Türkiye $32M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$20M
  3. 3 China $15M

World total: $183M 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 codes for carding machine

Brazil splits HS 8445.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about carding machine

What is the HS code for Carding machine?

The HS code for Carding machine is 844511 (Textile machinery; carding machines for preparing textile fibres). The HS code for carding machines used in the preparation of textile fibers is 8445.11.

How do I classify Carding machine for customs?

Carding machine is classified under HS code 844511 — Textile machinery; carding machines for preparing textile fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are parts for carding machines included in this code?

No, parts and accessories for carding machines are generally classified under HS code 8448.31 (for card clothing) or 8448.39 (for other parts).

Which countries are the top exporters of carding machine (HS 844511)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844511 (the code used for carding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($79M, 70% of world exports), Italy ($11M) and Taiwan (about $4.6M). World exports came to about $113M, 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 carding machine (HS 844511)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844511 (the code used for carding machine) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($32M, 17% of world imports), Vietnam (about $20M) and China ($15M). World imports came to about $183M, 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 Carding machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844511 for Carding 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 carding machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844511 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for carding machine depends on the product's details: 8445.11.10 (Carding machines for wool), 8445.11.20 (Carding machines for other vegetable fibres), 8445.11.90 (Other textile carding machines).