Product classification
HS code for Textile impregnating machine: 8451.80
Machinery, for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles, for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings.
Classification of textile impregnating machine under HS 8451.80
HS code 8451.80 covers industrial machinery designed for the specialized treatment of textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up articles. Specifically, this code includes machines used for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating, or impregnating. Impregnating machines are vital in textile manufacturing for applying chemical finishes, such as waterproofing, flame retardants, or dyes, deep into the fibers of the material. This heading also encompasses machinery used for applying paste to the base fabric in the manufacture of floor coverings like linoleum. Classification under 8451.80 is determined by the machine's function in the 'finishing' stage of production. It excludes machines used for the initial creation of textiles, such as weaving looms or knitting machines, which are found in earlier headings of Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Fabric coating machines
- Textile waterproofing impregnation lines
- Yarn dressing machines
- Paste application machines for floor coverings
- Textile laminating machines
- Wringing machines for industrial textile processing
- Also under 8451.80
- Monforts stenters
- Kusters calenders
- Zimmer coating machines
- Brückner finishing lines
- Sperotto Rimar sanforizing machines
Codes often confused with 8451.80
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 8451.30 (ironing machines and presses) or 8451.40 (washing, bleaching, or dyeing machines). If a machine performs multiple functions, the primary function determines the code. Additionally, machines for the manufacture of non-wovens are classified under 8449.00, which is a common point of error for importers of coating equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845180 (the code used for textile impregnating machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845180 (the code used for textile impregnating machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% 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 845180, not only textile impregnating machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $319M 29% of world exports
- 2 Italy $184M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $159M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$123M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $121M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $90M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 code for textile impregnating machine
Brazil classifies textile impregnating machine under NCM 8451.80.00: HS 8451.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile impregnating machine
What is the HS code for Textile impregnating machine?
The HS code for Textile impregnating machine is 845180 (Machinery; for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles; for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings).
How do I classify Textile impregnating machine for customs?
Textile impregnating machine is classified under HS code 845180 — Machinery; for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles; for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a machine that applies waterproof coating to fabric?
A machine specifically designed to apply waterproof coatings or to impregnate fabrics with chemicals is classified under HS code 8451.80.
Does this code include domestic washing machines?
No, domestic washing machines are classified under 8450. HS code 8451.80 is strictly for industrial finishing and processing machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile impregnating machine (HS 845180)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845180 (the code used for textile impregnating machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($319M, 29% of world exports), Italy ($184M) and Germany ($159M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 impregnating machine (HS 845180)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845180 (the code used for textile impregnating machine) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $123M, 11% of world imports), India ($121M) and China ($90M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 impregnating machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845180 for Textile impregnating 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 impregnating machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile impregnating machine (HS 845180) is classified under NCM 8451.80.00.