Product classification
HS code for Textile folding machine: 8451.50
Machines, for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics.
Classification of textile folding machine under HS 8451.50
Textile folding machines are classified under HS code 8451.50, which covers machinery for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting, or pinking textile fabrics. This classification is based on the machine's function in the finishing and post-production handling of textile goods. Heading 8451 includes a variety of machines used for washing, bleaching, dyeing, finishing, and coating textile yarns or fabrics. Subheading 8451.50 is highly specific to the mechanical handling of the fabric web. These machines are used to prepare finished fabric for retail sale or industrial use by folding it into manageable bolts or layers. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading text explicitly includes machines for "folding." These machines often incorporate sensors to ensure precise alignment and may include integrated measuring devices to track the length of the fabric being processed. The primary characteristic is that the machine operates on the fabric as a whole, rather than on individual fibers or yarns.
- Covers
- Automatic fabric folding machines
- Cloth reeling and unreeling machines
- Pinking machines for textile samples
- Fabric inspection machines with folding units
- Layering machines for garment cutting rooms
- Also under 8451.50
- Lectra fabric cutters
- Gerber Technology spreading machines
- Eastman cutting machines
- Monti Antonio fabric folding machines
- Bullmer cutting systems
Codes often confused with 8451.50
Common mistake. Textile folding machines are sometimes misclassified under 8441.10, which is for paper cutting and folding machines. While the mechanical principles may be similar, the HS system distinguishes machinery based on the material being processed. Another common error is classification under 8452, which covers sewing machines; however, if the machine only folds or cuts without stitching, 8451.50 is the correct designation. It should also not be confused with 8447, which covers knitting or embroidery machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845150 (the code used for textile folding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845150 (the code used for textile folding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.4% 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 845150, not only textile folding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $344M 39% of world exports
- 2 Italy $121M 14% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $75M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $885M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $77M 9.4% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$75M 9.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 India $55M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $823M 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. 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 folding machine
Brazil splits HS 8451.50 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8451.50.10Fabric visual inspection machines
- 8451.50.20Automatic fabric spreading or cutting machines
- 8451.50.90Other fabric reeling, folding or cutting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile folding machine
What is the HS code for Textile folding machine?
The HS code for Textile folding machine is 845150 (Machines; for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics). The HS code for machines used for folding, reeling, or cutting textile fabrics is 8451.50.
How do I classify Textile folding machine for customs?
Textile folding machine is classified under HS code 845150 — Machines; for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include fabric cutting machines?
Yes, machines designed for cutting or pinking textile fabrics are included under HS code 8451.50.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile folding machine (HS 845150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845150 (the code used for textile folding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($344M, 39% of world exports), Italy ($121M) and Denmark ($75M). World exports came to about $885M, 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 folding machine (HS 845150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845150 (the code used for textile folding machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($77M, 9.4% of world imports), Vietnam (about $75M) and India ($55M). World imports came to about $823M, 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 folding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845150 for Textile folding 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 folding machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845150 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for textile folding machine depends on the product's details: 8451.50.10 (Fabric visual inspection machines), 8451.50.20 (Automatic fabric spreading or cutting machines), 8451.50.90 (Other fabric reeling, folding or cutting machines).