Product classification
HS code for Roving machine: 8445.13
Textile machinery, drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres.
Classification of roving machine under HS 8445.13
A roving machine is classified under HS code 8445.13 because it is a specialized piece of textile machinery designed for the preparation of textile fibers. Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Within this chapter, heading 8445 is dedicated to machines for preparing textile fibers, spinning, doubling, or twisting machines. The roving process is a critical intermediate step in textile manufacturing that follows carding and drawing but precedes spinning. It involves reducing the sliver to a finer strand (roving) and imparting a slight twist to provide strength for the subsequent spinning process. Because 8445.13 specifically names drawing or roving machines, it satisfies the requirements of GRI 1 for specific nomenclature. The classification remains consistent whether the machine is processing natural fibers like cotton and wool or synthetic man-made fibers.
- Covers
- Cotton roving frames (Speed frames)
- Flyer frames for wool processing
- Simplex roving machines
- Intermediate roving frames
- Slubbing frames used in textile preparation
- Also under 8445.13
- Rieter Draw Frames
- Trützschler Draw Frames
- Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Roving Frames
- Toyota Roving Frames
- Marzoli Draw Frames
Codes often confused with 8445.13
Common mistake. Roving machines are often confused with spinning machines classified under HS code 8445.20. The distinction lies in the output: a roving machine produces a thick strand called roving, while a spinning machine produces the final yarn. Additionally, they may be misclassified under 8445.11 (carding machines) or 8445.12 (combing machines) if the importer does not distinguish between the various stages of fiber preparation. Each stage has a distinct subheading under 8445.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844513 (the code used for roving machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844513 (the code used for roving machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 23% 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 844513, not only roving machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $30M 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $9.1M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $6.7M 11% of world exports
World total: $64M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$19M 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Egypt $9.8M 12% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $8.1M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $82M 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 roving machine
Brazil classifies roving machine under NCM 8445.13.00: HS 8445.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about roving machine
What is the HS code for Roving machine?
The HS code for Roving machine is 844513 (Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres). The HS code for a roving machine is 8445.13, which specifically covers drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibers.
How do I classify Roving machine for customs?
Roving machine is classified under HS code 844513 — Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a roving machine the same as a spinning machine for customs purposes?
No, they are distinct. Roving machines (8445.13) prepare the fiber by creating a roving strand, whereas spinning machines (8445.20) convert that roving into finished yarn or thread.
Which countries are the top exporters of roving machine (HS 844513)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844513 (the code used for roving machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($30M, 47% of world exports), Germany ($9.1M) and Italy ($6.7M). World exports came to about $64M, 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 roving machine (HS 844513)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844513 (the code used for roving machine) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $19M, 23% of world imports), Egypt ($9.8M) and Türkiye ($8.1M). World imports came to about $82M, 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 Roving machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844513 for Roving 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 roving machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, roving machine (HS 844513) is classified under NCM 8445.13.00.