Product classification
HS code for Hosiery machine: 8447.11
Knitting machines, circular, with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165mm.
Classification of hosiery machine under HS 8447.11
Hosiery machines, specifically circular knitting machines with a cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm, are classified under HS code 8447.11. This classification is found in Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8447 is dedicated to knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines, and similar equipment. The subheadings under 8447 are divided based on the type of machine (circular or flat) and the size of the cylinder. The 165 mm threshold is a technical dividing line used to separate machines designed for small-diameter tubular goods, such as socks, stockings, and tights, from larger circular machines used for garments or industrial fabrics. These machines are highly specialized, often featuring multiple feeds and electronic controls to create the heel and toe pockets required in hosiery. The classification includes the machine itself, even if it is imported without needles, provided it has the essential character of a knitting machine. However, the needles themselves are classified separately under heading 8448.
- Covers
- Circular sock knitting machines
- Small-diameter stocking machines
- Circular tights knitting machines
- Automatic hosiery knitting machines
- Cylinder knitting machines (diameter ≤ 165mm)
- Also under 8447.11
- Lonati L400 Series
- Santoni SM8-TOP2
- Sangiacomo X-Machine
- Rumi Hosiery Machine
Codes often confused with 8447.11
Common mistake. Hosiery machines are often confused with HS code 8447.12, which covers circular knitting machines with a cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm. It is vital to measure the cylinder diameter accurately to distinguish between the two. Additionally, parts and auxiliary machinery are often incorrectly placed here; they should be classified under 8448.90 or 8448.51 (for needles).
Top exporters and importers of HS 844711 (the code used for hosiery machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844711 (the code used for hosiery machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% 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 844711, not only hosiery machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $92M 48% of world exports
- 2 Italy $68M 36% of world exports
- 3 Germany $12M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$23M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Cambodia* ~$21M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 India $20M 12% of world imports
World total: $172M 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 hosiery machine
Brazil classifies hosiery machine under NCM 8447.11.00: HS 8447.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hosiery machine
What is the HS code for Hosiery machine?
The HS code for Hosiery machine is 844711 (Knitting machines; circular, with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165mm).
How do I classify Hosiery machine for customs?
Hosiery machine is classified under HS code 844711 — Knitting machines; circular, with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a hosiery knitting machine?
The HS code for a circular hosiery knitting machine with a cylinder diameter of 165 mm or less is 8447.11.
Does this code include the needles for the machine?
No, knitting needles are classified separately under HS code 8448.51, even if they are intended for use in a hosiery machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of hosiery machine (HS 844711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844711 (the code used for hosiery machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($92M, 48% of world exports), Italy ($68M) and Germany ($12M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 hosiery machine (HS 844711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844711 (the code used for hosiery machine) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $23M, 13% of world imports), Cambodia (about $21M) and India ($20M). World imports came to about $172M, 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 Hosiery machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844711 for Hosiery 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 hosiery machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, hosiery machine (HS 844711) is classified under NCM 8447.11.00.