Product classification
HS code for Textile drawing machine: 8444.00
Textile machinery, for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials.
Classification of textile drawing machine under HS 8444.00
The classification of a textile drawing machine under HS code 8444.00 is governed by the specific functional application of the machinery in the production of man-made fibers. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8444 is dedicated to machinery used for the extrusion, drawing, texturing, or cutting of synthetic or artificial textile materials. The drawing process in this context refers to the mechanical stretching of man-made filaments to orient their molecular structure, which increases the tensile strength and reduces the diameter of the fiber. This code is distinct from those covering natural fiber preparation because the engineering requirements for processing polymers and chemical filaments are fundamentally different. The machinery must accommodate the specific thermal and chemical properties of synthetic materials, ensuring that the drawing process occurs under controlled conditions to prevent filament breakage or degradation.
- Covers
- Synthetic filament drawing frames
- Extrusion machines for man-made fibers
- Texturing machines for synthetic yarns
- Staple fiber cutters for artificial filaments
- Spinnerets and extrusion heads for polymer processing
- Also under 8444.00
- Oerlikon Neumag BCF S8
- TMT Machinery draw texturing machines
- Rieter J 26 air-jet spinning machine (for synthetic fiber processing)
- Saurer Allma twisting machines (for synthetic yarns)
- Trützschler staple fiber lines
Codes often confused with 8444.00
Common mistake. Textile drawing machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8445.19, which covers machinery for preparing natural textile fibers. While both machines perform a "drawing" function, 8445 is reserved for natural fibers like cotton or wool, whereas 8444.00 is strictly for man-made materials. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8448.39 for auxiliary machinery, but if the machine performs the primary drawing function, 8444.00 takes precedence as the more specific heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844400 (the code used for textile drawing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844400 (the code used for textile drawing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% 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 844400, not only textile drawing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $447M 37% of world exports
- 2 Japan $314M 26% of world exports
- 3 China $228M 19% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $685M 59% of world imports
- 2 India $123M 11% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $104M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 codes for textile drawing machine
Brazil splits HS 8444.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8444.00.10Man-made textile extruding machines
- 8444.00.20Man-made fibre cutting or breaking machines
- 8444.00.90Other man-made textile drawing/texturing machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile drawing machine
What is the HS code for Textile drawing machine?
The HS code for Textile drawing machine is 844400 (Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials). The HS code for a textile drawing machine specifically designed for man-made fibers is 8444.00.
How do I classify Textile drawing machine for customs?
Textile drawing machine is classified under HS code 844400 — Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines for natural fibers?
No, machines used for drawing natural fibers such as cotton, silk, or wool are classified under heading 8445.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile drawing machine (HS 844400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844400 (the code used for textile drawing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($447M, 37% of world exports), Japan ($314M) and China ($228M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 drawing machine (HS 844400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844400 (the code used for textile drawing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($685M, 59% of world imports), India ($123M) and Türkiye ($104M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 drawing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844400 for Textile drawing 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 textile drawing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844400 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for textile drawing machine depends on the product's details: 8444.00.10 (Man-made textile extruding machines), 8444.00.20 (Man-made fibre cutting or breaking machines), 8444.00.90 (Other man-made textile drawing/texturing machines).