Product classification
HS code for Combing machine: 8445.12
Textile machinery, combing machines for preparing textile fibres.
Classification of combing machine under HS 8445.12
Combing machines used in the textile industry are classified under HS code 844512. This code is part of Chapter 84, specifically within the group of machines used for preparing textile fibers for subsequent processing. Heading 8445 covers machines for preparing textile fibers, spinning, doubling, or twisting machines, and other machinery for producing textile yarns. Subheading 844512 is the specific designation for combing machines. These machines are essential in the production of high-quality "worsted" yarns, as they perform the critical task of removing short fibers (known as noils) and impurities while aligning the remaining long fibers in a parallel arrangement. This process is distinct from carding, which is the initial opening and cleaning of fibers. The classification is determined by the specific mechanical function of the machine in the fiber preparation sequence. Combing machines are used for various fibers, including wool, cotton, and flax, and the HS code remains the same regardless of the specific fiber being processed, provided the machine's primary function is combing.
- Covers
- Rectilinear combing machines for wool (French combs)
- Circular combing machines for cotton processing
- Noble combs for long-staple animal fibers
- Combing machines for flax, hemp, or ramie preparation
- Heilmann combers for fine fiber alignment
- Also under 8445.12
- Rieter E 80 comber
- Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) LK69
- Marzoli PX2 comber
- Toyota RX240 comber
- Zinser comber
Codes often confused with 8445.12
Common mistake. Combing machines are commonly confused with 844511, which is the code for carding machines. While both prepare fibers, carding is a preliminary step that creates a web or sliver, and combing is a refining step that follows carding. It is also sometimes confused with 844513, which covers drawing or roving machines used after the combing process to further thin the fiber strand. Parts for these machines are classified under 844839.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844512 (the code used for combing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844512 (the code used for combing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 25% 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 844512, not only combing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $21M 46% of world exports
- 2 France $10M 23% of world exports
- 3 India $7.5M 17% of world exports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $17M 25% of world imports
- 2 China $8.9M 13% of world imports
- 3 India $8.8M 13% of world imports
World total: $67M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for combing machine
Brazil classifies combing machine under NCM 8445.12.00: HS 8445.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about combing machine
What is the HS code for Combing machine?
The HS code for Combing machine is 844512 (Textile machinery; combing machines for preparing textile fibres). The HS code is 844512, which covers machines for preparing textile fibers by combing.
How do I classify Combing machine for customs?
Combing machine is classified under HS code 844512 — Textile machinery; combing machines for preparing textile fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include spare parts?
No, spare parts and accessories for textile machinery under heading 8445 are generally classified under heading 8448, specifically 844839 for parts of machines of heading 8445.
Which countries are the top exporters of combing machine (HS 844512)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844512 (the code used for combing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($21M, 46% of world exports), France ($10M) and India ($7.5M). World exports came to about $45M, 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 combing machine (HS 844512)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844512 (the code used for combing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($17M, 25% of world imports), China ($8.9M) and India ($8.8M). World imports came to about $67M, 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 Combing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844512 for Combing 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 combing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, combing machine (HS 844512) is classified under NCM 8445.12.00.