Product classification

HS code for Textile fiber machine: 8445.19

Textile machinery, n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres.

Classification of textile fiber machine under HS 8445.19

The classification of a textile fiber machine under HS code 8445.19 is based on its role in the preparation of textile fibers for subsequent processing. Heading 8445 covers a wide range of machinery used for preparing textile fibers, producing yarn, and preparing yarn for use on weaving or knitting machines. Subheading 8445.19 is a residual category for machines that prepare fibers but are not specifically named in other subheadings like 8445.11 (carding) or 8445.12 (combing). This classification is determined by GRI 1 and the Section XVI notes. These machines are typically used for natural fibers such as cotton, wool, flax, or hemp. The preparation stage involves cleaning, opening, blending, or roving the fibers to ensure they are ready for the spinning process. Because 8445.19 is a "basket" category, it captures specialized preparation equipment that does not fit the narrow definitions of carding or combing machines but remains essential to the pre-spinning workflow.

Covers
  • Fiber opening and cleaning machines
  • Blending machines for natural fibers
  • Roving frames for cotton or wool
  • Gilling machines for long-staple fibers
  • Scutching machines for flax or hemp
Also under 8445.19
  • Trützschler Carding Machines
  • Rieter Combing Machines
  • Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Blowroom
  • Marzoli Carding Machines
  • Savio Bale Openers

Codes often confused with 8445.19

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 8444.00, which is specifically for man-made fiber preparation. If the machine is designed to extrude or draw synthetic filaments, 8444.00 is the correct code. Another common error is misclassifying these as spinning machines under 8445.20. While preparation and spinning are related, 8445.19 is strictly for the stages occurring before the actual twisting of fibers into yarn.

8444.00Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials8445.20Textile machinery; spinning machines

Top exporters and importers of HS 844519 (the code used for textile fiber machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844519 (the code used for textile fiber machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 16% 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 844519, not only textile fiber machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $93M
  2. 2 France $36M
  3. 3 Italy $30M

World total: $257M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Türkiye $44M
  2. 2 India $16M
  3. 3 Egypt $16M

World total: $267M 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 fiber machine

Brazil splits HS 8445.19 into 9 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 fiber machine

What is the HS code for Textile fiber machine?

The HS code for Textile fiber machine is 844519 (Textile machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres). The HS code for machines used for preparing textile fibers (not elsewhere specified) is 8445.19.

How do I classify Textile fiber machine for customs?

Textile fiber machine is classified under HS code 844519 — Textile machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does 8445.19 include carding machines?

No, carding machines are specifically classified under HS code 8445.11; 8445.19 is for other preparation machinery.

Which countries are the top exporters of textile fiber machine (HS 844519)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844519 (the code used for textile fiber machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($93M, 36% of world exports), France ($36M) and Italy ($30M). World exports came to about $257M, 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 fiber machine (HS 844519)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844519 (the code used for textile fiber machine) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($44M, 16% of world imports), India ($16M) and Egypt ($16M). World imports came to about $267M, 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 fiber machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844519 for Textile fiber 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 fiber machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844519 into 9 NCM codes, so the right one for textile fiber machine depends on the product's details: 8445.19.10 (Silk preparing machines), 8445.19.21 (Machines turning textile waste into carding fibre), 8445.19.22 (Cotton gins and delinters), 8445.19.23 (Loose fibre scouring, bleaching or dyeing machines), 8445.19.24 (Wool fibre opening machines), 8445.19.25 (Opening machines for other vegetable fibres), and more.