Product classification
HS code for Drawing frame: 8445.13
Textile machinery, drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres.
Classification of drawing frame under HS 8445.13
The drawing frame is classified under HS code 8445.13 because it is a primary machine used in the preparation of textile fibers. This specific code falls under Heading 8445, which covers machines for preparing textile fibers, spinning, doubling, or twisting machines. The drawing frame's primary function is to blend and straighten fibers into a sliver of uniform weight and thickness, a critical step before the roving or spinning process. Classification is determined by the machine's mechanical function in the textile production chain, specifically focusing on the drawing or roving stage. According to the General Interpretative Rules (GIR), the machine is classified here because its essential character is defined by the mechanical manipulation of fiber slivers to improve parallelism and uniformity. This machine typically follows the carding process and precedes the roving frame. It utilizes a series of rollers rotating at different speeds to attenuate the fiber mass. Because it does not yet produce yarn, it is excluded from spinning machine codes and remains within the fiber preparation subheadings.
- Covers
- Cotton drawing frames
- Synthetic fiber roving machines
- Sliver lap machines
- Ribbon lap machines
- Intersecting gill boxes used in wool preparation
- Also under 8445.13
- Rieter Draw Frames
- Trützschler Draw Frames
- Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Roving Frames
- Toyota Roving Frames
- Marzoli Draw Frames
Codes often confused with 8445.13
Common mistake. Drawing frames are frequently confused with carding machines under HS code 8445.11 or spinning machines under HS code 8445.20. While carding machines (8445.11) open and clean fibers, the drawing frame (8445.13) specifically focuses on sliver attenuation and doubling. Furthermore, parts for these machines should be classified under 8448.39 rather than the machine code itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844513 (the code used for drawing frame), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844513 (the code used for drawing frame) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 23% 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 844513, not only drawing frame.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $30M 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $9.1M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $6.7M 11% of world exports
World total: $64M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$19M 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Egypt $9.8M 12% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $8.1M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $82M 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 code for drawing frame
Brazil classifies drawing frame under NCM 8445.13.00: HS 8445.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about drawing frame
What is the HS code for Drawing frame?
The HS code for Drawing frame is 844513 (Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres). The HS code for a drawing frame used in textile fiber preparation is 8445.13.
How do I classify Drawing frame for customs?
Drawing frame is classified under HS code 844513 — Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are roving machines classified under the same code?
Yes, roving machines used for preparing textile fibers are also classified under HS code 8445.13 as they perform a similar preparatory function to drawing frames.
Which countries are the top exporters of drawing frame (HS 844513)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844513 (the code used for drawing frame) in UN Comtrade data were China ($30M, 47% of world exports), Germany ($9.1M) and Italy ($6.7M). World exports came to about $64M, 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 drawing frame (HS 844513)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844513 (the code used for drawing frame) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $19M, 23% of world imports), Egypt ($9.8M) and Türkiye ($8.1M). World imports came to about $82M, 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 Drawing frame the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844513 for Drawing frame 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 drawing frame in Brazil?
In Brazil, drawing frame (HS 844513) is classified under NCM 8445.13.00.