Product classification
HS code for Fabric coating machine: 8451.80
Machinery, for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles, for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings.
Classification of fabric coating machine under HS 8451.80
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8451.80
- Monforts stenters
- Kusters calenders
- Zimmer coating machines
- Brückner finishing lines
- Sperotto Rimar sanforizing machines
Codes often confused with 8451.80
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845180 (the code used for fabric coating machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845180 (the code used for fabric coating machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% 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 845180, not only fabric coating machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $319M 29% of world exports
- 2 Italy $184M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $159M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$123M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $121M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $90M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 fabric coating machine
Brazil classifies fabric coating machine under NCM 8451.80.00: HS 8451.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fabric coating machine
What is the HS code for Fabric coating machine?
The HS code for Fabric coating machine is 845180 (Machinery; for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles; for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings). The HS code for machinery used for coating or finishing textile fabrics is 8451.80.
How do I classify Fabric coating machine for customs?
Fabric coating machine is classified under HS code 845180 — Machinery; for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles; for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of fabric coating machine (HS 845180)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845180 (the code used for fabric coating machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($319M, 29% of world exports), Italy ($184M) and Germany ($159M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 fabric coating machine (HS 845180)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845180 (the code used for fabric coating machine) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $123M, 11% of world imports), India ($121M) and China ($90M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Fabric coating machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845180 for Fabric coating 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 fabric coating machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, fabric coating machine (HS 845180) is classified under NCM 8451.80.00.