Product classification
HS code for Commercial washing machine: 8450.20
Washing machines, household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg.
Classification of commercial washing machine under HS 8450.20
Commercial washing machines are classified under HS code 8450.20. This classification is governed by the dry linen capacity of the machine, which must exceed 10 kg to qualify for this specific subheading. Heading 8450 encompasses household or laundry-type washing machines, including those which both wash and dry. The distinction between domestic and commercial units in the Harmonized System is primarily quantitative rather than qualitative; while a machine may be built with industrial-grade components, it must meet the 10 kg threshold to move from the 8450.11-8450.19 range into 8450.20. These machines are typically used in laundromats, hotels, and hospitals. They are characterized by their robust construction, often featuring stainless steel drums and high-torque motors designed for continuous operation. The classification remains 8450.20 regardless of whether the machine is front-loading or top-loading, provided the capacity requirement is met. If the machine is designed for industrial processing of textiles (such as bleaching or dyeing) rather than simple laundering, it may fall under a different heading entirely.
- Covers
- Laundromat-grade front-loading washing machines
- Hotel laundry extractors with capacity over 10kg
- Industrial washer-disinfectors for hospitals
- Large-capacity coin-operated laundry machines
- Heavy-duty washer-dryer combinations (over 10kg capacity)
- Also under 8450.20
- LG WM9000HVA
- Samsung WF50A8600AV
- Whirlpool WFW92HEFC
- Electrolux EFLS627UTT
- Speed Queen TR7
Codes often confused with 8450.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS codes 8450.11, 8450.12, or 8450.19, which are for machines with a capacity of 10 kg or less. Another common error is using 8451.40, which covers washing, bleaching, or dyeing machines used in the textile manufacturing industry rather than for laundering finished goods.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845020 (the code used for commercial washing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845020 (the code used for commercial washing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 845020, not only commercial washing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.2B 35% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.0B 17% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$815M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $6.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 22% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $515M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $383M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $6.5B 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 washing machine
Brazil splits HS 8450.20 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8450.20.10Continuous tunnel washers, over 10 kg
- 8450.20.20Washing machines, over 10 kg up to 18 kg
- 8450.20.90Other washing machines, over 18 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about commercial washing machine
What is the HS code for Commercial washing machine?
The HS code for Commercial washing machine is 845020 (Washing machines; household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg). The HS code for commercial or laundry-type washing machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg is 8450.20.
How do I classify Commercial washing machine for customs?
Commercial washing machine is classified under HS code 845020 — Washing machines; household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the capacity based on wet or dry weight?
The HS classification is strictly based on the dry linen capacity as specified by the manufacturer's technical data sheet.
Which countries are the top exporters of commercial washing machine (HS 845020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845020 (the code used for commercial washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 35% of world exports), Thailand ($1.0B) and Vietnam (about $815M). World exports came to about $6.1B, 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 washing machine (HS 845020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845020 (the code used for commercial washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 22% of world imports), Mexico ($515M) and Canada ($383M). World imports came to about $6.5B, 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 Commercial washing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845020 for Commercial washing 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 washing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845020 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for commercial washing machine depends on the product's details: 8450.20.10 (Continuous tunnel washers, over 10 kg), 8450.20.20 (Washing machines, over 10 kg up to 18 kg), 8450.20.90 (Other washing machines, over 18 kg).