Product classification

HS code for Textile processing machine: 8445.90

Textile machinery, involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445.

Classification of textile processing machine under HS 8445.90

The classification of textile processing machinery under HS code 8445.90 is determined by its specific function in the preparation of textile fibers or yarns. Heading 8445 generally covers machines for preparing textile fibers, spinning, doubling, or twisting machines, and other machinery for producing textile yarns. Subheading 8445.90 serves as a residual category for machinery that performs these preparatory functions but is not specifically named in the preceding subheadings, such as 8445.11 for carding machines or 8445.20 for spinning machines. This classification is essential for identifying specialized equipment used in the early stages of textile production, ensuring that industrial processing units are distinguished from finishing or weaving machinery. The technical nature of these machines requires them to be involved in the physical manipulation of raw fibers or the structural formation of yarn before it is converted into fabric. This code is often used for auxiliary machinery that supports the primary spinning or fiber preparation process but does not fit the narrow definitions of carding, combing, or drawing frames. It is critical for importers to verify the mechanical operation of the machine to ensure it is indeed preparatory and not a finishing machine, which would fall under a different heading entirely.

Covers
  • Yarn doubling machines
  • Textile yarn twisting machines
  • Yarn reeling or winding machines
  • Fiber preparation machinery not elsewhere specified
  • Machines for producing specialty yarns
  • Yarn assembly winding machines
Also under 8445.90
  • Trützschler Draw Frame
  • Rieter Comber
  • Saurer Allma Twister
  • Oerlikon Barmag Texturizing Machine

Codes often confused with 8445.90

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 8444.00, which is specifically for machines extruding, drawing, or cutting man-made textile materials. It is also often confused with 8448, which covers auxiliary machinery for use with machines of heading 8444, 8445, 8446, or 8447. The distinction lies in whether the machine is a primary processor of fiber/yarn (8445) or an accessory/part (8448). Furthermore, machines for finishing or washing textiles are classified under 8451.

8444.00Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials84.48Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g. dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms) parts, accessories for machines of heading no. 8444, 844784.44Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials84.45Textile machinery; spinning, doubling, twisting machines, textile reeling or winding machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on machines of heading no. 8446 and 844784.46Weaving machines (looms)84.47Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting84.51Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles

Top exporters and importers of HS 844590 (the code used for textile processing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844590 (the code used for textile processing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 24% 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 844590, not only textile processing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $97M
  2. 2 Italy $31M
  3. 3 Japan $26M

World total: $184M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $55M
  2. 2 China $36M
  3. 3 Egypt $19M

World total: $231M 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 processing machine

Brazil splits HS 8445.90 into 5 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 processing machine

What is the HS code for Textile processing machine?

The HS code for Textile processing machine is 844590 (Textile machinery; involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445). The HS code for textile processing machinery involved in fiber or yarn preparation, not elsewhere specified in heading 8445, is 8445.90.

How do I classify Textile processing machine for customs?

Textile processing machine is classified under HS code 844590 — Textile machinery; involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include weaving looms?

No, weaving looms are classified under heading 8446, as they are used for fabric production rather than fiber or yarn preparation.

Which countries are the top exporters of textile processing machine (HS 844590)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844590 (the code used for textile processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($97M, 53% of world exports), Italy ($31M) and Japan ($26M). World exports came to about $184M, 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 processing machine (HS 844590)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844590 (the code used for textile processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($55M, 24% of world imports), China ($36M) and Egypt ($19M). World imports came to about $231M, 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 processing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844590 for Textile processing 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 processing machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844590 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for textile processing machine depends on the product's details: 8445.90.10 (Warping machines), 8445.90.20 (Heald and reed drawing-in machines), 8445.90.30 (Warp tying machines), 8445.90.40 (Automatic drop wire inserting machines), 8445.90.90 (Other textile yarn preparation machines).