HS Code for Fabric coating machine

A fabric coating machine is classified under HS code 8451.80. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8451 specifically targets machinery for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating, or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles. Subheading 8451.80 is the residual category for "other" machinery within this group that performs specialized finishing or coating tasks. These machines are designed to apply substances like PVC, polyurethane, or fire-retardant chemicals to a textile base. The classification is based on the machine's primary function of modifying the surface properties of a textile. This includes machines that apply paste to base fabrics for floor coverings or those that laminate multiple layers of fabric together using a coating agent.

Products Included

• PVC coating lines for textiles
• Fabric laminating machines
• Textile impregnation machinery
• Paste application machines for floor coverings
• Fabric waterproofing machines
• Tenter frames with coating attachments
• Knife-over-roll coating machines

Common Misclassification

Fabric coating machines are sometimes misclassified under 8477.80, which covers machinery for working rubber or plastics. However, if the machine is specifically designed to treat a textile substrate, 8451.80 takes precedence. Another common error is 8443, which covers printing machinery; while some coating processes resemble printing, the application of a continuous layer of substance for functional rather than decorative purposes remains under 8451. Additionally, simple drying machines should be classified under 8451.21 or 8451.29 rather than the coating subheading.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Fabric coating machine?

The HS code for machinery used for coating or finishing textile fabrics is 8451.80.

Does this code include machines for making linoleum?

Yes, heading 8451 specifically mentions machinery for applying paste to the base fabric used in the manufacture of floor coverings like linoleum.