Product classification
HS code for Fiber extrusion machine: 8444.00
Textile machinery, for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials.
Classification of fiber extrusion machine under HS 8444.00
HS code 8444.00 covers machinery designed for the extrusion, drawing, texturing, or cutting of man-made textile materials. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. The specific heading 8444 is dedicated to the initial stages of synthetic fiber production. Machines in this category transform polymer melts or solutions into continuous filaments or staple fibers. The classification is determined by the machine's function in the textile production chain, specifically its role in creating the fiber itself rather than processing existing natural fibers. This includes the extrusion of polymers through spinnerets to form filaments, the subsequent drawing of these filaments to align molecular chains for strength, and the texturing process to give the fibers bulk or elasticity. The scope of 8444.00 is limited to man-made materials, which includes both synthetic polymers like polyester and nylon, and regenerated fibers like rayon or acetate. It does not cover machines used for the preparation of natural fibers like cotton or wool, which are classified under heading 8445.
- Covers
- Synthetic fiber extrusion lines
- Spinnerets for man-made fiber production
- Drawing machines for synthetic filaments
- Texturing machines for polyester or nylon yarn
- Staple fiber cutting machines
- Tow-to-top breaking machines
- Also under 8444.00
- Oerlikon Neumag BCF S8
- TMT Machinery draw texturing machines
- Rieter J 26 air-jet spinning machine (for synthetic fiber processing)
- Saurer Allma twisting machines (for synthetic yarns)
- Trützschler staple fiber lines
Codes often confused with 8444.00
Common mistake. Often confused with 8477.20, which covers extruders for plastics in general. However, if the extruder is specifically designed to produce textile fibers, 8444.00 takes precedence. It may also be confused with 8445, which covers machines for preparing textile fibers (like carding or combing) for spinning, but 8444 is unique to the creation and initial processing of man-made filaments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844400 (the code used for fiber extrusion machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844400 (the code used for fiber extrusion machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% 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 844400, not only fiber extrusion machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $447M 37% of world exports
- 2 Japan $314M 26% of world exports
- 3 China $228M 19% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $685M 59% of world imports
- 2 India $123M 11% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $104M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 fiber extrusion machine
Brazil splits HS 8444.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8444.00.10Man-made textile extruding machines
- 8444.00.20Man-made fibre cutting or breaking machines
- 8444.00.90Other man-made textile drawing/texturing machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fiber extrusion machine
What is the HS code for Fiber extrusion machine?
The HS code for Fiber extrusion machine is 844400 (Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials).
How do I classify Fiber extrusion machine for customs?
Fiber extrusion machine is classified under HS code 844400 — Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a polyester extrusion machine?
The HS code is 8444.00, as it is a machine for extruding man-made textile materials.
Does this code cover natural fiber processing?
No, machines for preparing natural fibers like cotton, wool, or silk are classified under heading 8445.
Which countries are the top exporters of fiber extrusion machine (HS 844400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844400 (the code used for fiber extrusion machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($447M, 37% of world exports), Japan ($314M) and China ($228M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 fiber extrusion machine (HS 844400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844400 (the code used for fiber extrusion machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($685M, 59% of world imports), India ($123M) and Türkiye ($104M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Fiber extrusion machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844400 for Fiber extrusion 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 fiber extrusion machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844400 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for fiber extrusion machine depends on the product's details: 8444.00.10 (Man-made textile extruding machines), 8444.00.20 (Man-made fibre cutting or breaking machines), 8444.00.90 (Other man-made textile drawing/texturing machines).