Product classification
HS code for Textile comber: 8445.12
Textile machinery, combing machines for preparing textile fibres.
Classification of textile comber under HS 8445.12
A textile comber, or combing machine, is classified under HS code 8445.12. This machine is part of the fiber preparation sequence in textile manufacturing, following the carding process. The comber's primary function is to remove short fibers (noils) and impurities from the carded sliver while aligning the remaining long fibers into a highly parallel arrangement. This process is essential for producing high-quality, smooth, and strong yarns, such as combed cotton. The classification is found in Chapter 84, which encompasses mechanical appliances. Heading 8445 specifically covers machinery for preparing textile fibers. The subheading 8445.12 is exclusively for combing machines, distinguishing them from other preparation stages like carding or drawing. This code applies to various types of combers, including rectilinear (French) combers and circular combers used in both the cotton and worsted wool industries.
- Covers
- Rectilinear combing machines
- Circular combers
- Cotton combers
- Wool combing machines
- Heilmann combers
- Also under 8445.12
- Rieter E 80 comber
- Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) LK69
- Marzoli PX2 comber
- Toyota RX240 comber
- Zinser comber
Codes often confused with 8445.12
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for a textile comber is HS code 8445.11, which is the code for carding machines. Although both are fiber preparation machines, they perform distinct mechanical functions and are separated at the subheading level. Another frequent error is using HS code 8445.19, which is a catch-all for other fiber preparation machines not elsewhere specified. Since combing machines are explicitly named in 8445.12, the use of the general code is incorrect. Furthermore, importers must ensure that auxiliary equipment, such as lap formers used to prepare the input for the comber, are classified under their own specific codes (often 8445.19) rather than 8445.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844512 (the code used for textile comber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844512 (the code used for textile comber) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 25% 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 844512, not only textile comber.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $21M 46% of world exports
- 2 France $10M 23% of world exports
- 3 India $7.5M 17% of world exports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $17M 25% of world imports
- 2 China $8.9M 13% of world imports
- 3 India $8.8M 13% of world imports
World total: $67M 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 textile comber
Brazil classifies textile comber under NCM 8445.12.00: HS 8445.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile comber
What is the HS code for Textile comber?
The HS code for Textile comber is 844512 (Textile machinery; combing machines for preparing textile fibres).
How do I classify Textile comber for customs?
Textile comber is classified under HS code 844512 — Textile machinery; combing machines for preparing textile fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a textile combing machine?
The HS code for a textile combing machine is 8445.12.
What is the difference between HS 8445.11 and 8445.12?
HS 8445.11 is for carding machines (initial alignment), while 8445.12 is for combing machines (refinement and removal of short fibers).
Which countries are the top exporters of textile comber (HS 844512)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844512 (the code used for textile comber) in UN Comtrade data were China ($21M, 46% of world exports), France ($10M) and India ($7.5M). World exports came to about $45M, 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 comber (HS 844512)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844512 (the code used for textile comber) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($17M, 25% of world imports), China ($8.9M) and India ($8.8M). World imports came to about $67M, 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 comber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844512 for Textile comber 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 comber in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile comber (HS 844512) is classified under NCM 8445.12.00.