Product classification

HS code for Commercial sewing machine: 8452.29

Sewing machines, not household or automatic unit type.

Classification of commercial sewing machine under HS 8452.29

Commercial sewing machines are classified under HS code 8452.29. Heading 8452 covers sewing machines other than book-sewing machines of heading 8440. Within this heading, the Harmonized System distinguishes between machines used for domestic purposes and those used for industrial or commercial applications. Subheading 8452.10 is strictly reserved for household sewing machines, which are generally lighter and designed for intermittent use. For industrial machines, the system further differentiates between automatic units (8452.21) and others (8452.29). A commercial sewing machine that requires manual guidance or does not possess fully automated cycles for complex tasks falls into 8452.29. This classification is based on the machine's mechanical capabilities, motor power, and intended environment, ensuring that heavy-duty equipment used in garment factories or upholstery shops is correctly identified separately from consumer-grade appliances.

Covers
  • Industrial lockstitch sewing machines
  • Heavy-duty leather sewing machines
  • Commercial overlock and serger machines
  • Upholstery and sail-making sewing machines
  • Cylinder arm industrial machines
  • Walking foot commercial machines
Also under 8452.29
  • Juki DDL-8700
  • Brother S-7100A
  • Siruba F007K
  • Pegasus M800
  • Yamato AZ8000
  • Durkopp Adler 267

Codes often confused with 8452.29

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8452.10, which is for household sewing machines. Customs authorities look at the weight, motor type, and table configuration to determine if a machine is truly commercial. Another common error is using 8452.21, which is specifically for \"automatic units.\" An automatic unit must be able to perform a series of operations without human intervention once started; if the operator must guide the fabric, 8452.29 is the appropriate code.

8452.10Sewing machines; of the household type8452.21Sewing machines; (not household type), automatic units

Top exporters and importers of HS 845229 (the code used for commercial sewing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845229 (the code used for commercial sewing machine) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 845229, not only commercial sewing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $437M
  2. 2 Singapore $184M
  3. 3 Japan $107M

World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $251M
  2. 2 Singapore $143M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$83M

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 commercial sewing machine

Brazil splits HS 8452.29 into 8 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 commercial sewing machine

What is the HS code for Commercial sewing machine?

The HS code for Commercial sewing machine is 845229 (Sewing machines; not household or automatic unit type). The HS code for a non-automatic commercial sewing machine is 8452.29.

How do I classify Commercial sewing machine for customs?

Commercial sewing machine is classified under HS code 845229 — Sewing machines; not household or automatic unit type. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What makes a sewing machine \"commercial\" for HS classification?

A machine is considered commercial or industrial if it is designed for continuous use in a factory setting, typically featuring a separate high-power motor and a specialized industrial table.

Which countries are the top exporters of commercial sewing machine (HS 845229)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845229 (the code used for commercial sewing machine) 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 commercial sewing machine (HS 845229)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845229 (the code used for commercial sewing machine) 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.

Is the HS code for Commercial sewing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845229 for Commercial sewing 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 commercial sewing machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 845229 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for commercial sewing machine depends on the product's details: 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), and more.