Product classification
HS code for Household washing machine: 8450.11
Washing machines, household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg).
Classification of household washing machine under HS 8450.11
Household washing machines are classified under HS code 8450.11. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8450 is dedicated to household or laundry-type washing machines, including those which both wash and dry. The sub-heading 8450.11 is specifically for fully-automatic machines with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg. Classification is determined by the mechanical function and the capacity of the machine. A machine is considered "fully-automatic" if it performs the wash, rinse, and spin cycles without manual intervention. The 10 kg limit is a critical threshold; machines exceeding this capacity are classified elsewhere, as they are deemed to have commercial or industrial applications. This classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1 and the specific sub-heading notes for Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Front-loading fully-automatic washing machines
- Top-loading fully-automatic washing machines
- Integrated household washing machines
- Compact fully-automatic washers for apartments
- Smart-connected automatic washing machines
- Combined washer-dryers (fully-automatic, <= 10kg)
- Also under 8450.11
- Samsung WF45T6000AV
- LG WM3400CW
- Bosch WAT28400UC
- Whirlpool WFW5605MW
- Miele W1 Classic
Codes often confused with 8450.11
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8450.12, which is intended for semi-automatic machines or those with a built-in centrifugal drier that require manual intervention between cycles. Another frequent error is using HS code 8450.20, which is reserved for machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg. Additionally, standalone clothes dryers that do not have a washing function are classified under HS code 8451.21 (for capacity <= 10kg) or 8451.29 (for larger capacities), rather than heading 8450.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845011 (the code used for household washing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845011 (the code used for household washing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10.0% 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 845011, not only household washing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.7B 40% of world exports
- 2 Poland $1.5B 16% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $696M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $9.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $985M 10.0% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $703M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Japan $663M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $9.9B 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 code for household washing machine
Brazil classifies household washing machine under NCM 8450.11.00: HS 8450.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about household washing machine
What is the HS code for Household washing machine?
The HS code for Household washing machine is 845011 (Washing machines; household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)). The HS code for a fully-automatic household washing machine with a capacity of 10 kg or less is 8450.11.
How do I classify Household washing machine for customs?
Household washing machine is classified under HS code 845011 — Washing machines; household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include standalone clothes dryers?
No, standalone clothes dryers are classified under heading 8451. HS code 8450.11 only applies to machines that perform a washing function.
Which countries are the top exporters of household washing machine (HS 845011)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845011 (the code used for household washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.7B, 40% of world exports), Poland ($1.5B) and Türkiye ($696M). World exports came to about $9.0B, 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 household washing machine (HS 845011)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845011 (the code used for household washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($985M, 10.0% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($703M) and Japan ($663M). World imports came to about $9.9B, 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 Household washing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845011 for Household washing 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 household washing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, household washing machine (HS 845011) is classified under NCM 8450.11.00.