Product classification
HS code for Machine-made lace: 5804.29
Lace, mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Classification of machine-made lace under HS 5804.29
Machine-made lace is classified under HS code 5804.29 because it falls within the category of special woven fabrics and lace. Heading 5804 specifically covers tulles and other net fabrics, not including woven, knitted, or crocheted fabrics, and lace in the piece, in strips, or in motifs. The classification process begins by determining if the lace is handmade or mechanically produced. Since this product is machine-made, it is directed toward subheadings 5804.21 through 5804.29. The final digit is determined by the material composition. While 5804.21 is reserved for lace made of man-made fibers (such as nylon or polyester), 5804.29 acts as the residual category for lace made of other textile materials, including cotton, silk, wool, or flax. To qualify for this code, the lace must be presented in the piece (of any length), in strips, or as individual motifs, and it must not be a knitted or crocheted fabric, which would instead fall under Chapter 60. The mechanical process involves complex machinery like the Leavers machine or Raschel machines, which mimic the appearance of handmade lace but with a repetitive, industrial precision. The distinction between machine-made and handmade is critical, as handmade lace is classified under 5804.10 regardless of the material used.
- Covers
- Machine-made cotton lace in the piece
- Mechanically produced silk lace motifs
- Lace strips made of wool or flax
- Non-synthetic machine-made lace trimmings
- Lace fabrics produced on Leavers machines using natural fibers
- Also under 5804.29
- Ralph Lauren lace details (cotton/silk)
- heirloom quality cotton lace
- traditional Irish lace (machine-made cotton versions)
Codes often confused with 5804.29
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 5804.21, which is specifically for machine-made lace of man-made fibers. If the lace contains more than 50% synthetic or artificial fibers, it must be moved to 5804.21. Additionally, it is often confused with 5804.10, which is strictly for handmade lace. Another common error involves Chapter 60 (6002 to 6006), which covers knitted or crocheted lace-like fabrics; these are distinguished by their stitch structure rather than the knotting or twisting characteristic of true lace.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580429 (the code used for machine-made lace), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580429 (the code used for machine-made lace) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 19% 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 580429, not only machine-made lace.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $52M 53% of world exports
- 2 France $7.3M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $6.1M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $100M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sri Lanka $24M 19% of world imports
- 2 Morocco $10M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 India $9.0M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $126M 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 machine-made lace
Brazil splits HS 5804.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5804.29.10Machine-made cotton lace
- 5804.29.90Machine-made lace of other textiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about machine-made lace
What is the HS code for Machine-made lace?
The HS code for Machine-made lace is 580429 (Lace; mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06)). The HS code for machine-made lace of textile materials other than man-made fibers is 5804.29.
How do I classify Machine-made lace for customs?
Machine-made lace is classified under HS code 580429 — Lace; mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include lace made of polyester?
No, lace made of polyester or other man-made fibers is classified under HS code 5804.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of machine-made lace (HS 580429)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580429 (the code used for machine-made lace) in UN Comtrade data were China ($52M, 53% of world exports), France ($7.3M) and Türkiye ($6.1M). World exports came to about $100M, 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 machine-made lace (HS 580429)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580429 (the code used for machine-made lace) in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($24M, 19% of world imports), Morocco ($10M) and India ($9.0M). World imports came to about $126M, 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 Machine-made lace the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580429 for Machine-made lace 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 machine-made lace in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 580429 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for machine-made lace depends on the product's details: 5804.29.10 (Machine-made cotton lace), 5804.29.90 (Machine-made lace of other textiles).