Product classification
HS code for Lace making machine: 8447.90
Machines, for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Classification of lace making machine under HS 8447.90
Lace making machines are classified under HS code 8447.90. Heading 8447 covers knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines, and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid, or net and machines for tufting. Subheading 8447.90 is the residual category for machines within this group that are not circular or flat-bed knitting machines. Lace making machines are complex mechanical devices that interweave threads to create decorative openwork fabrics. This classification includes various types of specialized textile machinery used in the production of intricate patterns. The machines are classified here regardless of whether they are used for industrial production or smaller-scale specialized textile work, provided they perform the functions described in the heading. These machines often utilize a series of bobbins or needles to create the characteristic mesh and patterns of lace. The classification is determined by the mechanical function of the machine in creating specific textile structures like lace or embroidery rather than the type of yarn used.
- Covers
- Bobbinet lace machines
- Leavers lace machines
- Raschel machines (configured for lace)
- Embroidery machines (not elsewhere specified)
- Braid making machines
- Also under 8447.90
- Saurer Epoca embroidery machines
- Karl Mayer lace machines
- Cobble tufting machines
- Herzog braiding machines
- Comez crochet machines.
Codes often confused with 8447.90
Common mistake. Lace making machines can be confused with standard knitting machines. Circular knitting machines are classified under 8447.11 or 8447.12, and flat-bed knitting machines are under 8447.20. If a machine is primarily for weaving rather than lace-making or knitting, it should be classified under heading 8446. Additionally, auxiliary machinery for these units is classified under 8448.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844790 (the code used for lace making machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844790 (the code used for lace making machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 73% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 44% 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 844790, not only lace making machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 73% of world exports
- 2 Japan $116M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $64M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $653M 44% of world imports
- 2 Pakistan $116M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $111M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 lace making machine
Brazil splits HS 8447.90 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8447.90.10Net, tulle and bobbinet making machines
- 8447.90.20Automatic embroidery machines
- 8447.90.90Other gimping, lace, braid and tufting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lace making machine
What is the HS code for Lace making machine?
The HS code for Lace making machine is 844790 (Machines; for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting). The HS code for machines specifically designed for making lace, tulle, or embroidery is 8447.90.
How do I classify Lace making machine for customs?
Lace making machine is classified under HS code 844790 — Machines; for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are embroidery machines included in this code?
Yes, many types of embroidery machines are classified under 8447.90, although some specific types may fall under 8447.20 depending on their mechanical operation.
Which countries are the top exporters of lace making machine (HS 844790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844790 (the code used for lace making machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 73% of world exports), Japan ($116M) and Germany ($64M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 lace making machine (HS 844790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844790 (the code used for lace making machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($653M, 44% of world imports), Pakistan ($116M) and the United States ($111M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Lace making machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844790 for Lace making 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 lace making machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844790 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for lace making machine depends on the product's details: 8447.90.10 (Net, tulle and bobbinet making machines), 8447.90.20 (Automatic embroidery machines), 8447.90.90 (Other gimping, lace, braid and tufting machines).