Product classification
HS code for Reeling machine: 8445.40
Textile machinery, winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines.
Classification of reeling machine under HS 8445.40
Reeling machines used in the textile industry are classified under HS code 8445.40. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8445 specifically addresses machines for preparing textile fibers, spinning, doubling, or twisting machines, and other machinery for producing textile yarns. Subheading 8445.40 is dedicated to winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines. The primary function of a reeling machine is to take yarn or thread from one package (such as a spinning bobbin or a cake) and wind it onto a reel to form a skein or hank, or onto a cone or quill for further processing. This is a critical step in preparing yarn for dyeing, weaving, or retail sale. The classification is based on the machine's mechanical function of winding or reeling textile materials. It is important to note that this code applies to the industrial machinery used in textile mills rather than small-scale or hand-operated tools used for domestic purposes.
- Covers
- Yarn reeling machines
- Silk reeling machines
- Weft-winding machines (pirn winders)
- Cone winding machines
- Automatic yarn winders
- Also under 8445.40
- Schlafhorst Autoconer
- Savio Espero Winder
- Murata Mach Winder
- SSM X-Series Winder
Codes often confused with 8445.40
Common mistake. Reeling machines are sometimes misclassified under 8445.20, which is for textile spinning machines. While reeling often follows spinning, the two processes are distinct; spinning creates the yarn, while reeling merely repackages it. Another common error is using 8448, which is for auxiliary machinery and parts. If the machine is a complete, stand-alone reeling unit, it must be classified under 8445.40 rather than as an accessory.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844540 (the code used for reeling machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844540 (the code used for reeling machine) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% 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 844540, not only reeling machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $263M 43% of world exports
- 2 Germany $143M 24% of world exports
- 3 China $60M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $610M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $251M 38% of world imports
- 2 India $113M 17% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $26M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $658M 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 reeling machine
Brazil splits HS 8445.40 into 10 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8445.40.11Automatic weft or pirn winding machines
- 8445.40.12Automatic winders for elastane yarn
- 8445.40.18Automatic winders with automatic knotter
- 8445.40.19Other automatic textile winding machines
- 8445.40.21Non-automatic winders, 4,000 m/min or more
- 8445.40.29Non-automatic winders, under 4,000 m/min
- 8445.40.31Hank reelers with length/weight control, knotter
- 8445.40.39Other hank reeling machines
- 8445.40.40Automatic ball winding machines
- 8445.40.90Other textile winding or reeling machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about reeling machine
What is the HS code for Reeling machine?
The HS code for Reeling machine is 844540 (Textile machinery; winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines). The HS code for industrial textile reeling and winding machines is 8445.40.
How do I classify Reeling machine for customs?
Reeling machine is classified under HS code 844540 — Textile machinery; winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines for winding wire?
No, HS code 8445.40 is specifically for textile yarn winding. Machines for winding wire or cable are typically classified under 8479.89 or other headings related to metalworking.
Which countries are the top exporters of reeling machine (HS 844540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844540 (the code used for reeling machine) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($263M, 43% of world exports), Germany ($143M) and China ($60M). World exports came to about $610M, 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 reeling machine (HS 844540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844540 (the code used for reeling machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($251M, 38% of world imports), India ($113M) and Türkiye ($26M). World imports came to about $658M, 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 Reeling machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844540 for Reeling 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 reeling machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844540 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for reeling machine depends on the product's details: 8445.40.11 (Automatic weft or pirn winding machines), 8445.40.12 (Automatic winders for elastane yarn), 8445.40.18 (Automatic winders with automatic knotter), 8445.40.19 (Other automatic textile winding machines), 8445.40.21 (Non-automatic winders, 4,000 m/min or more), 8445.40.29 (Non-automatic winders, under 4,000 m/min), and more.