Product classification

HS code for Fiber preparation machine: 8445.19

Textile machinery, n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres.

Classification of fiber preparation machine under HS 8445.19

The classification of fiber preparation machines under HS code 8445.19 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Heading 8445 encompasses machines for preparing textile fibers, spinning, doubling, or twisting machines, and other machinery for producing textile yarns. Within this heading, subheadings 8445.11 through 8445.13 cover specific preparation machines such as carding, combing, and drawing or roving machines. Consequently, any fiber preparation machinery that does not fall into these specific categories is classified under the residual subheading 8445.19. This includes machines designed for the initial stages of processing raw fibers, such as opening, cleaning, and blending, which are essential for removing impurities and ensuring a uniform fiber mix before the carding process begins. The classification depends on the machine's primary function in the textile production line, specifically its role in preparing fibers for subsequent spinning or non-woven applications. These machines are distinct from those used for finishing or weaving, as they focus exclusively on the mechanical manipulation of raw or semi-processed fibers to achieve the necessary consistency for yarn production.

Covers: Fiber opening machines
Textile cleaning machines
Fiber blending and mixing machines
Rag-picking machines for recycling textiles
Carbonizing machines for wool
Scutching machines for flax or hemp
Teasing machines
Also under 8445.19: Trützschler Carding Machines
Rieter Combing Machines
Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Blowroom
Marzoli Carding Machines
Savio Bale Openers

Codes often confused with 8445.19

Common mistake. Fiber preparation machines are frequently confused with carding machines (8445.11) or combing machines (8445.12). While these are all preparation machines, 8445.19 is strictly for those not specified in the earlier subheadings. Additionally, machines used for the extrusion of man-made fibers are classified under 8444.00, not 8445.

8445.11Textile machinery; carding machines for preparing textile fibres 8445.12Textile machinery; combing machines for preparing textile fibres 8444.00Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials 84.45Textile machinery; spinning, doubling, twisting machines, textile reeling or winding machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on machines of heading no. 8446 and 8447

Top exporters and importers of HS 844519 (the code used for fiber preparation machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844519 (the code used for fiber preparation machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 16% 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 844519, not only fiber preparation machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

1 China $93M 36% of world exports
2 France $36M 14% of world exports
3 Italy $30M 12% of world exports

World total: $257M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 Türkiye $44M 16% of world imports
2 India $16M 6.1% of world imports
3 Egypt $16M 5.9% of world imports

World total: $267M 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 preparation machine

Brazil splits HS 8445.19 into 9 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

8445.19.10Silk preparing machines
8445.19.21Machines turning textile waste into carding fibre
8445.19.22Cotton gins and delinters
8445.19.23Loose fibre scouring, bleaching or dyeing machines
8445.19.24Wool fibre opening machines
8445.19.25Opening machines for other vegetable fibres
8445.19.26Wool carbonising machines
8445.19.27Wool drawing machines
8445.19.29Other textile fibre preparing machines

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

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Questions about fiber preparation machine

What is the HS code for Fiber preparation machine?

The HS code for Fiber preparation machine is 844519 (Textile machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres). The HS code for fiber preparation machines not elsewhere specified is 8445.19.

How do I classify Fiber preparation machine for customs?

Fiber preparation machine is classified under HS code 844519 — Textile machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include machines for synthetic fibers?

Yes, 8445.19 covers machines for preparing both natural and man-made (synthetic or artificial) textile fibers, provided the machine's function is preparation for spinning.

Which countries are the top exporters of fiber preparation machine (HS 844519)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844519 (the code used for fiber preparation machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($93M, 36% of world exports), France ($36M) and Italy ($30M). World exports came to about $257M, 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 preparation machine (HS 844519)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844519 (the code used for fiber preparation machine) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($44M, 16% of world imports), India ($16M) and Egypt ($16M). World imports came to about $267M, 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 preparation machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844519 for Fiber preparation 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 preparation machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844519 into 9 NCM codes, so the right one for fiber preparation machine depends on the product's details: 8445.19.10 (Silk preparing machines), 8445.19.21 (Machines turning textile waste into carding fibre), 8445.19.22 (Cotton gins and delinters), 8445.19.23 (Loose fibre scouring, bleaching or dyeing machines), 8445.19.24 (Wool fibre opening machines), 8445.19.25 (Opening machines for other vegetable fibres), and more.