Product classification
HS code for Sewing machine stand: 8452.90
Sewing machines, furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines and parts thereof, and other parts of sewing machines.
Classification of sewing machine stand under HS 8452.90
The classification of a sewing machine stand under HS code 8452.90 is dictated by the specific nomenclature of the Harmonized System, which groups sewing machines and their dedicated accessories together. According to the Explanatory Notes for Heading 8452, this category includes not only the machines themselves but also the furniture, bases, and covers specifically designed to house or support them. A sewing machine stand is considered a specialized part rather than general-purpose furniture because it typically features unique mounting points, cutouts for drive belts, or integrated treadle mechanisms that are essential for the machine's operation. Under the General Rules for Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6, the stand is classified under the subheading for parts and furniture of sewing machines because its primary function is to serve as a structural component of the sewing apparatus. This applies regardless of whether the stand is made of cast iron, steel, or wood, provided it is clearly identifiable as being for a sewing machine.
- Covers
- Industrial sewing machine power stands
- Cast iron treadle stands for antique or manual machines
- Wooden or plastic bases for domestic portable sewing machines
- Adjustable height metal frames for industrial sewing units
- Integrated sewing tables with motor mounting brackets
- Also under 8452.90
- Juki spare parts
- Singer foot pedals
- Brother bobbin cases
- Durkopp Adler machine stands
- Pfaff presser feet
Codes often confused with 8452.90
Common mistake. Sewing machine stands are frequently misclassified under HS code 9403, which covers general furniture. However, Note 1(g) to Chapter 94 excludes parts of machines from that chapter, directing them instead to Section XVI. If a stand is specifically designed for a sewing machine, 8452.90 takes precedence. Another common error is using 8452.10, which is reserved for complete household sewing machines, or 8452.21 for industrial machines; these codes should only be used if the stand is imported as part of a fully assembled machine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845290 (the code used for sewing machine stand), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845290 (the code used for sewing machine stand) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kyrgyzstan, with 21% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 26% of its exports here ($27M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 845290, not only sewing machine stand.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $416M 44% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $125M 13% of world exports
- 3 Japan $78M 8.3% of world exports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 26% of its exports here ($27M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $947M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Kyrgyzstan $222M 21% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$110M 10% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $80M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 codes for sewing machine stand
Brazil splits HS 8452.90 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8452.90.20Sewing machine furniture, bases and covers
- 8452.90.81Household sewing shuttles, guides, bobbin holders
- 8452.90.89Other parts of household sewing machines
- 8452.90.91Industrial sewing non-rotary shuttles and guides
- 8452.90.92Parts of linking machines
- 8452.90.93Rotary shuttles for non-household sewing machines
- 8452.90.94Cast sewing machine bodies
- 8452.90.99Other parts of non-household sewing machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sewing machine stand
What is the HS code for Sewing machine stand?
The HS code for Sewing machine stand is 845290 (Sewing machines; furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines and parts thereof, and other parts of sewing machines). The HS code for a sewing machine stand is 8452.90, which covers furniture, bases, and covers for sewing machines and their parts.
How do I classify Sewing machine stand for customs?
Sewing machine stand is classified under HS code 845290 — Sewing machines; furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines and parts thereof, and other parts of sewing machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the motor for the sewing machine?
No, electric motors are generally classified under heading 8501, even if they are intended to be mounted onto the sewing machine stand.
Which countries are the top exporters of sewing machine stand (HS 845290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845290 (the code used for sewing machine stand) in UN Comtrade data were China ($416M, 44% of world exports), Malaysia ($125M) and Japan ($78M). World exports came to about $947M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 26% of its exports here ($27M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of sewing machine stand (HS 845290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845290 (the code used for sewing machine stand) in UN Comtrade data were Kyrgyzstan ($222M, 21% of world imports), Vietnam (about $110M) and the United States ($80M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Sewing machine stand the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845290 for Sewing machine stand 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 sewing machine stand in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845290 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for sewing machine stand depends on the product's details: 8452.90.20 (Sewing machine furniture, bases and covers), 8452.90.81 (Household sewing shuttles, guides, bobbin holders), 8452.90.89 (Other parts of household sewing machines), 8452.90.91 (Industrial sewing non-rotary shuttles and guides), 8452.90.92 (Parts of linking machines), 8452.90.93 (Rotary shuttles for non-household sewing machines), and more.