Product classification
HS code for Textile washing machine: 8451.40
Machines, for washing, bleaching or dyeing.
Classification of textile washing machine under HS 8451.40
Industrial textile washing machines are classified under HS code 8451.40. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8451 is specifically designed for machinery (other than machines of heading 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating, or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles. Subheading 8451.40 covers machines specifically for washing, bleaching, or dyeing. These are distinct from domestic laundry machines (8450) because they are designed for the industrial processing of textiles in bulk or as part of a manufacturing line. These machines often handle large rolls of fabric (open width or rope form) or large quantities of yarn. The classification depends on the machine's primary function in the textile finishing process. If a machine performs multiple functions, such as washing and drying, it is classified according to the principal function or under the residual subheading within 8451 if no single function predominates. It is crucial to distinguish these from centrifugal dryers (8421) or simple pressurized tanks. The 8451.40 code encompasses complex machinery like continuous scouring ranges and jet dyeing machines used in textile mills to prepare fabrics for the consumer market.
- Covers
- Continuous textile scouring machines
- Industrial fabric bleaching ranges
- Jet dyeing machines for textile fabrics
- Yarn washing and dyeing machinery
- Also under 8451.40
- Thies dyeing machines
- Fong's washing machines
- Benninger bleaching ranges
- Monforts dyeing equipment
- Then Airflow dyeing machines
Codes often confused with 8451.40
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 8450, which is strictly for household or laundry-type washing machines. Another error involves HS code 8421, which covers centrifuges; while some textile washers use centrifugal force, they remain in 8451 if their primary purpose is the chemical or water processing of textiles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845140 (the code used for textile washing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845140 (the code used for textile washing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% 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 845140, not only textile washing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $228M 31% of world exports
- 2 Italy $141M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $97M 13% of world exports
World total: $746M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$104M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$83M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 India $75M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $778M 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 washing machine
Brazil splits HS 8451.40 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8451.40.10Industrial textile washing machines
- 8451.40.21Jet, winch and roll fabric dyeing machines
- 8451.40.29Other yarn or fabric dyeing or bleaching machines
- 8451.40.90Other textile washing, bleaching, dyeing machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile washing machine
What is the HS code for Textile washing machine?
The HS code for Textile washing machine is 845140 (Machines; for washing, bleaching or dyeing). Industrial machines used for washing, bleaching, or dyeing textiles are classified under HS code 8451.40.
How do I classify Textile washing machine for customs?
Textile washing machine is classified under HS code 845140 — Machines; for washing, bleaching or dyeing. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does this differ from a home washing machine?
Home washing machines are classified under HS code 8450, whereas 8451.40 is for industrial textile manufacturing and finishing processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile washing machine (HS 845140)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845140 (the code used for textile washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($228M, 31% of world exports), Italy ($141M) and Germany ($97M). World exports came to about $746M, 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 washing machine (HS 845140)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845140 (the code used for textile washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $104M, 13% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $83M) and India ($75M). World imports came to about $778M, 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 washing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845140 for Textile washing 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 washing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845140 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for textile washing machine depends on the product's details: 8451.40.10 (Industrial textile washing machines), 8451.40.21 (Jet, winch and roll fabric dyeing machines), 8451.40.29 (Other yarn or fabric dyeing or bleaching machines), 8451.40.90 (Other textile washing, bleaching, dyeing machines).