Product classification
HS code for Non-automatic washing machine: 8450.19
Washing machines, household or laundry-type, not fully-automatic, without built-in centrifugal drier, of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg.
Classification of non-automatic washing machine under HS 8450.19
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8450.19
- Whirlpool Ace 7.0 Supreme
- LG P6001RG
- Samsung WT70M3200LL
- Onida S70S
- Intex WMS70TL
Codes often confused with 8450.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845019 (the code used for non-automatic washing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845019 (the code used for non-automatic washing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 6.3% 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 845019, not only non-automatic washing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Egypt $80M 45% of world exports
- 2 China $56M 32% of world exports
- 3 Germany $4.8M 2.7% of world exports
World total: $176M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$18M 6.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Colombia $15M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $14M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $279M 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 non-automatic washing machine
Brazil classifies non-automatic washing machine under NCM 8450.19.00: HS 8450.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about non-automatic washing machine
What is the HS code for Non-automatic washing machine?
The HS code for Non-automatic washing machine is 845019 (Washing machines; household or laundry-type, not fully-automatic, without built-in centrifugal drier, of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg). The HS code for a non-automatic washing machine with a capacity under 10kg and no built-in drier is 8450.19.
How do I classify Non-automatic washing machine for customs?
Non-automatic washing machine is classified under HS code 845019 — Washing machines; household or laundry-type, not fully-automatic, without built-in centrifugal drier, of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of non-automatic washing machine (HS 845019)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845019 (the code used for non-automatic washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($80M, 45% of world exports), China ($56M) and Germany ($4.8M). World exports came to about $176M, 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 non-automatic washing machine (HS 845019)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845019 (the code used for non-automatic washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $18M, 6.3% of world imports), Colombia ($15M) and Nigeria ($14M). World imports came to about $279M, 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 Non-automatic washing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845019 for Non-automatic 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 non-automatic washing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, non-automatic washing machine (HS 845019) is classified under NCM 8450.19.00.