Product classification
HS code for Ring spinning machine: 8445.20
Textile machinery, spinning machines.
Classification of ring spinning machine under HS 8445.20
The ring spinning machine is classified under HS code 8445.20 because it is a primary textile machine used for the production of yarn from fibers. Heading 8445 encompasses machines for preparing textile fibers, spinning, doubling, or twisting machines. Subheading 8445.20 specifically identifies textile spinning machines. These machines operate by drawing out the roving to the required fineness and then twisting it to provide strength, finally winding it onto a bobbin. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function in the textile manufacturing process, which is the conversion of prepared fibers into yarn through the spinning process. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) dictate that machines performing a specific function described in a heading are classified there, and 8445.20 is the most specific description for this equipment.
- Covers
- Ring spinning frames
- Compact spinning machines
- Worsted spinning machines
- Cotton spinning frames
- Wool spinning machines
- Also under 8445.20
- Rieter Ring Spinning Machines
- Schlafhorst Autocoro (Open-End)
- Murata Vortex Spinner (MVS)
- Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Ring Frames
- Saurer Rotor Spinning Machines
Codes often confused with 8445.20
Common mistake. Ring spinning machines are frequently confused with machines under HS code 8445.11 through 8445.19, which are for the preparation of fibers (like carding or combing) rather than the actual spinning. They are also often misclassified under 8445.30, which is reserved for doubling or twisting machines. While these machines look similar, 8445.20 is strictly for the initial spinning process. Additionally, parts for these machines should not be classified here but under 8448.33 or 8448.39.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844520 (the code used for ring spinning machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844520 (the code used for ring spinning machine) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% 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 844520, not only ring spinning machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $400M 49% of world exports
- 2 Germany $138M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $136M 17% of world exports
World total: $818M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $460M 51% of world imports
- 2 India $80M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $70M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $902M 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 code for ring spinning machine
Brazil classifies ring spinning machine under NCM 8445.20.00: HS 8445.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ring spinning machine
What is the HS code for Ring spinning machine?
The HS code for Ring spinning machine is 844520 (Textile machinery; spinning machines). The international HS code for a ring spinning machine is 8445.20.
How do I classify Ring spinning machine for customs?
Ring spinning machine is classified under HS code 844520 — Textile machinery; spinning machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines for spinning man-made filaments?
No, machines for extruding or drawing man-made textile materials are classified under HS code 8444.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of ring spinning machine (HS 844520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844520 (the code used for ring spinning machine) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($400M, 49% of world exports), Germany ($138M) and China ($136M). World exports came to about $818M, 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 ring spinning machine (HS 844520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844520 (the code used for ring spinning machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($460M, 51% of world imports), India ($80M) and Türkiye ($70M). World imports came to about $902M, 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 Ring spinning machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844520 for Ring spinning 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 ring spinning machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, ring spinning machine (HS 844520) is classified under NCM 8445.20.00.