Product classification

HS code for Textile carder: 8445.11

Textile machinery, carding machines for preparing textile fibres.

Classification of textile carder under HS 8445.11

A textile carder, or carding machine, is classified under HS code 8445.11. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8445 is dedicated to machines for preparing textile fibers, such as those used for spinning, doubling, or twisting. Carding is a critical mechanical process that untangles, cleans, and intermixes fibers to produce a continuous web or sliver suitable for subsequent processing. The machine uses a series of rollers or flats covered with wire teeth to align the fibers. HS code 8445.11 is the specific subheading for these carding machines. This classification applies to machines designed for various types of fibers, including cotton, wool, and man-made staples, provided the primary function is the carding stage of fiber preparation.

Covers
  • Cotton carding machines
  • Woolen carding engines
  • Revolving flat cards
  • Roller and clearer cards
  • Carding machines for synthetic staple fibers
Also under 8445.11
  • Trützschler TC 19i
  • Rieter C 80
  • Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) LC600
  • Marzoli C701
  • Graf card clothing

Codes often confused with 8445.11

Common mistake. Textile carders are frequently confused with HS code 8445.12, which is reserved for combing machines. While both machines prepare fibers, carding is the preliminary step that aligns fibers generally, whereas combing is a more refined process that removes short fibers and achieves higher parallelism. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8445.13, which covers drawing or roving machines. These machines process the sliver after it has already been carded or combed. Additionally, parts for carding machines should not be classified under 8445.11; they belong under 8448.32, which is the specific code for parts and accessories of machines for preparing textile fibers.

8445.12Textile machinery; combing machines for preparing textile fibres8445.13Textile machinery; drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres8448.32Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery for preparing textile fibres, other than card clothing

Top exporters and importers of HS 844511 (the code used for textile carder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844511 (the code used for textile carder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 17% 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 844511, not only textile carder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $79M
  2. 2 Italy $11M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$4.6M

World total: $113M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Türkiye $32M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$20M
  3. 3 China $15M

World total: $183M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 textile carder

Brazil splits HS 8445.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about textile carder

What is the HS code for Textile carder?

The HS code for Textile carder is 844511 (Textile machinery; carding machines for preparing textile fibres).

How do I classify Textile carder for customs?

Textile carder is classified under HS code 844511 — Textile machinery; carding machines for preparing textile fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for a textile carding machine?

The HS code for a textile carding machine is 8445.11.

Are manual hand carders classified under this code?

No, HS code 8445.11 typically refers to industrial machinery. Manual tools may be classified under Chapter 82 depending on their construction and material.

Which countries are the top exporters of textile carder (HS 844511)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844511 (the code used for textile carder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($79M, 70% of world exports), Italy ($11M) and Taiwan (about $4.6M). World exports came to about $113M, 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 textile carder (HS 844511)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844511 (the code used for textile carder) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($32M, 17% of world imports), Vietnam (about $20M) and China ($15M). World imports came to about $183M, 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 Textile carder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844511 for Textile carder 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 textile carder in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844511 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for textile carder depends on the product's details: 8445.11.10 (Carding machines for wool), 8445.11.20 (Carding machines for other vegetable fibres), 8445.11.90 (Other textile carding machines).