HS Code for Non-automatic washing machine

HS code 8450.19 covers household or laundry-type washing machines with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg that are not fully automatic and do not feature a built-in centrifugal drier. Classification under this subheading requires that the machine lacks the internal programming or mechanical capability to complete a full sequence of washing, rinsing, and spinning cycles without manual intervention. These machines often rely on manual water filling, manual drainage, or the manual transfer of clothes between different compartments or tubs. The distinction is based on the mechanical complexity and the absence of specific integrated drying components. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, a machine is considered "fully automatic" if it can perform the entire cycle through a pre-set program. Since 8450.19 is a residual category for machines under 10kg that are neither fully automatic nor equipped with a spin-dryer, it typically includes simpler, more traditional designs or specialized portable units. The 10kg threshold is a critical boundary; machines exceeding this capacity are classified under 8450.20, regardless of their automation level. Furthermore, the absence of a centrifugal drier is a key technical requirement for this specific code. If a non-automatic machine includes a built-in spin-dryer, it would instead fall under 8450.12. This level of granularity in the HS nomenclature ensures that different technologies and price points in the appliance market are tracked accurately for trade statistics and tariff application.

Products Included

• Manual single-tub washing machines
• Twin-tub washers without integrated spin-dryers
• Pedal-powered or hand-cranked washing machines
• Portable non-automatic laundry units
• Semi-automatic machines requiring manual water transfer

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with 8450.11, which is for fully-automatic machines. If the machine can spin-dry and wash in the same drum automatically, it belongs there. Another frequent error is 8450.12, which covers non-automatic machines that *do* include a built-in centrifugal drier (often twin-tub models where one tub is a spinner). Machines with a capacity over 10kg must be moved to 8450.20.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Non-automatic washing machine?

The HS code for a non-automatic washing machine with a capacity under 10kg and no built-in drier is 8450.19.

How is "fully automatic" defined for classification?

A machine is fully automatic if it can perform washing, rinsing, and spinning cycles sequentially without the user needing to intervene or move the laundry.