Product classification
HS code for Semi-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 semi-automatic washing machine under HS 8450.19
The HS code 8450.19 applies to semi-automatic washing machines designed for household or laundry use. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8450 specifically covers household or laundry-type washing machines, including those which both wash and dry. The subheading 8450.19 is used for machines with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg that are not fully automatic and do not feature a built-in centrifugal drier. Semi-automatic machines typically require manual intervention during the wash cycle, such as moving clothes from a wash tub to a separate spin tub or manually filling and draining water. The "not fully automatic" designation is the primary differentiator from subheading 8450.11, which covers machines that perform the entire cycle without intervention. Additionally, the absence of an integrated centrifugal drier within the same mechanical assembly distinguishes it from 8450.12. This code is vital for regulating the import of consumer appliances and ensuring they meet local energy efficiency and safety standards.
- Covers
- Twin-tub semi-automatic washers
- Single-tub manual washing machines
- Portable semi-automatic laundry units
- Non-automatic household washers under 10kg
- Manual drain washing machines
- 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 reserved for fully automatic machines. Another frequent error is using 8450.12, which applies to machines with a built-in centrifugal drier (often twin-tubs where the drier is part of the unit). If the machine has a capacity exceeding 10 kg, it must be classified under 8450.20, regardless of whether it is semi-automatic or fully automatic. Importers must also ensure they do not use 8451, which is for industrial-scale machinery used in the textile industry.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845019 (the code used for semi-automatic washing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845019 (the code used for semi-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 semi-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 semi-automatic washing machine
Brazil classifies semi-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 semi-automatic washing machine
What is the HS code for Semi-automatic washing machine?
The HS code for Semi-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 semi-automatic household washing machine with a capacity not exceeding 10kg is 8450.19.
How do I classify Semi-automatic washing machine for customs?
Semi-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.
What is the maximum capacity for this HS code?
This HS code is strictly limited to machines with a dry linen capacity of 10 kilograms or less.
Which countries are the top exporters of semi-automatic washing machine (HS 845019)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845019 (the code used for semi-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 semi-automatic washing machine (HS 845019)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845019 (the code used for semi-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 Semi-automatic washing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845019 for Semi-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 semi-automatic washing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, semi-automatic washing machine (HS 845019) is classified under NCM 8450.19.00.