Product classification
HS code for Spinning machine: 8445.20
Textile machinery, spinning machines.
Classification of spinning machine under HS 8445.20
Textile spinning machines are classified under HS code 8445.20. This classification is situated within Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances). Heading 8445 covers a broad range of machines used for preparing textile fibers, as well as machines for spinning, doubling, or twisting textile yarns. Subheading 8445.20 is specifically reserved for "Textile spinning machines." These machines are designed to take prepared fibers (such as roving) and draw them out, twist them to provide strength, and wind them onto a bobbin or similar package. The classification covers various technologies, including ring spinning, open-end (rotor) spinning, and newer air-jet spinning methods. Under the General Rules for Interpretation, the specific function of spinning fibers into yarn dictates the use of this code over more general textile machinery codes. The machine must be primarily designed for the spinning process; if the machine performs multiple functions like spinning and twisting, it is still generally classified here if spinning is the primary function. This code is essential for tracking the trade of capital equipment in the textile manufacturing sector.
- Covers
- Ring spinning frames
- Rotor spinning machines (open-end)
- Air-jet spinning machines
- Mule spinning machines
- Friction spinning machines
- Self-twist 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. Spinning machines are frequently confused with machines used for the preparation of fibers, such as carding or combing machines, which fall under 8445.11 through 8445.19. They are also often misclassified with textile doubling or twisting machines (8445.30) or yarn winding machines (8445.40). Another common error is using 8444.00, which is specifically for machines that extrude, draw, or texturize man-made textile materials rather than spinning natural or staple fibers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844520 (the code used for spinning machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844520 (the code used for 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 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 spinning machine
Brazil classifies 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 spinning machine
What is the HS code for Spinning machine?
The HS code for Spinning machine is 844520 (Textile machinery; spinning machines). The HS code for textile spinning machines is 8445.20.
How do I classify Spinning machine for customs?
Spinning machine is classified under HS code 844520 — Textile machinery; spinning machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover machines for man-made fiber extrusion?
No, machines for extruding or drawing man-made textiles are classified under HS code 8444.00. HS code 8445.20 is for spinning staple fibers into yarn.
Which countries are the top exporters of spinning machine (HS 844520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844520 (the code used for 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 spinning machine (HS 844520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844520 (the code used for 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 Spinning machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844520 for 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 spinning machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, spinning machine (HS 844520) is classified under NCM 8445.20.00.