Product classification
HS code for Sewing machine table: 8452.90
Sewing machines, furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines and parts thereof, and other parts of sewing machines.
Classification of sewing machine table under HS 8452.90
Sewing machine tables, bases, and covers are classified under HS code 8452.90. This classification is found in Chapter 84, which deals with mechanical appliances and their parts. While most furniture is classified in Chapter 94, the Harmonized System provides a specific exception for furniture, bases, and covers that are specially designed for sewing machines. Heading 8452 includes not only the machines themselves but also these specialized supporting structures. To qualify for 8452.90, the table or base must have features that clearly identify it as being for a sewing machine, such as specific mounting brackets, cut-outs for the machine head, or integrated foot pedals. This code also includes the various parts of these tables, such as the legs or the specialized drawers. If a table is a general-purpose piece of furniture that happens to be used for sewing, it would not fall under this code.
- Covers
- Specialized sewing machine cabinets with machine lifts
- Cast iron or steel stands for industrial sewing machines
- Wooden bases for portable domestic sewing machines
- Protective hard covers designed for specific sewing machine models
- Extension tables designed to fit around a sewing machine arm
- 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. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 9403, which covers general furniture. Importers often mistakenly use 9403.10 (metal furniture) or 9403.30 (wooden furniture) for sewing tables. However, Note 1(e) to Chapter 94 excludes articles of Section XVI, which includes Chapter 84. Therefore, if the table is specifically designed for a sewing machine, 8452.90 is mandatory. Another error is using 8452.10, which is for complete sewing machines; the table alone must be classified as a part/accessory.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845290 (the code used for sewing machine table), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845290 (the code used for sewing machine table) 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 table.
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 table
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 table
What is the HS code for Sewing machine table?
The HS code for Sewing machine table 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 table specifically designed for a sewing machine is 8452.90.
How do I classify Sewing machine table for customs?
Sewing machine table 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.
Can a regular desk used for sewing be classified under this code?
No, a regular desk lacks the specific design features (like cut-outs or mounting points) for a sewing machine and must be classified as general furniture under HS code 9403.
Which countries are the top exporters of sewing machine table (HS 845290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845290 (the code used for sewing machine table) 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 table (HS 845290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845290 (the code used for sewing machine table) 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 table the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845290 for Sewing machine table 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 table in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845290 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for sewing machine table 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.