Product classification

HS code for Dyeing machine: 8451.40

Machines, for washing, bleaching or dyeing.

Classification of dyeing machine under HS 8451.40

Dyeing machines are classified under HS code 8451.40. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 84.51 specifically includes machinery for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating, or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles. Subheading 8451.40 is dedicated to machines used for washing, bleaching, or dyeing. These are industrial-grade machines designed to handle large volumes of textiles, often incorporating pressurized vessels, liquor circulation pumps, and temperature control systems to ensure the chemical bonding of dyes to fibers.

Covers
  • Industrial jet dyeing machines
  • Jigger dyeing machines for woven fabrics
  • Beam dyeing machines
  • Yarn package dyeing machines
  • Continuous rope dyeing ranges
Also under 8451.40
  • Thies dyeing machines
  • Fong's washing machines
  • Benninger bleaching ranges
  • Monforts dyeing equipment
  • Then Airflow dyeing machines

Codes often confused with 8451.40

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8450.11 or 8450.20, which are for household or laundry-type washing machines. Industrial dyeing machines are distinct in their specialized function for chemical application. Another error is using 8451.50, which is for machines used for reeling, unreeling, folding, or cutting textile fabrics. If the machine is used for laboratory testing rather than production, it might be misclassified under 9027, though 8451.40 remains the primary code for the mechanical dyeing action.

8450.11Washing machines; household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)8450.20Washing machines; household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg8451.50Machines; for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics90.27Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light

Top exporters and importers of HS 845140 (the code used for dyeing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845140 (the code used for dyeing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% 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 845140, not only dyeing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $228M
  2. 2 Italy $141M
  3. 3 Germany $97M

World total: $746M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$104M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$83M
  3. 3 India $75M

World total: $778M 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 dyeing machine

Brazil splits HS 8451.40 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8451.40.10Industrial textile washing machines
  • 8451.40.21Jet, winch and roll fabric dyeing machines
  • 8451.40.29Other yarn or fabric dyeing or bleaching machines
  • 8451.40.90Other textile washing, bleaching, dyeing machines

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

Questions about dyeing machine

What is the HS code for Dyeing machine?

The HS code for Dyeing machine is 845140 (Machines; for washing, bleaching or dyeing). The HS code for industrial dyeing machines is 8451.40.

How do I classify Dyeing machine for customs?

Dyeing machine is classified under HS code 845140 — Machines; for washing, bleaching or dyeing. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include domestic washing machines?

No, domestic washing machines are classified under heading 84.50. HS code 8451.40 is specifically for industrial textile processing equipment.

Which countries are the top exporters of dyeing machine (HS 845140)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845140 (the code used for dyeing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($228M, 31% of world exports), Italy ($141M) and Germany ($97M). World exports came to about $746M, 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 dyeing machine (HS 845140)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845140 (the code used for dyeing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $104M, 13% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $83M) and India ($75M). World imports came to about $778M, 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 Dyeing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845140 for Dyeing 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 dyeing machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 845140 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for dyeing machine depends on the product's details: 8451.40.10 (Industrial textile washing machines), 8451.40.21 (Jet, winch and roll fabric dyeing machines), 8451.40.29 (Other yarn or fabric dyeing or bleaching machines), 8451.40.90 (Other textile washing, bleaching, dyeing machines).