Product classification
HS code for Tufting machine: 8447.90
Machines, for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Classification of tufting machine under HS 8447.90
HS code 8447.90 serves as the primary classification for tufting machines. This heading encompasses a diverse range of textile machinery designed for the production of gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid, or net, and it explicitly includes machines dedicated to the tufting process. The classification is based on the machine's specific mechanical function: the high-speed insertion of pile yarns into a primary backing material to create carpets, rugs, or synthetic turf. Unlike traditional weaving looms that interlace warp and weft threads or knitting machines that form interlocking loops of yarn, tufting machines utilize a specialized needle bar and looper system to create the characteristic loops or cut piles associated with tufted textiles. This code is applied to large-scale industrial machinery used in carpet mills as well as specialized equipment for creating artificial sports surfaces. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine produces broadloom rolls or specific rug shapes, as long as the fundamental tufting mechanism is the primary operating principle. These machines are often highly automated, featuring computer-controlled pattern systems that allow for complex textures and designs. The inclusion of tufting machines in 8447.90 reflects their role in creating specialized textile fabrics that are not produced by standard weaving or knitting, placing them alongside other specialized decorative textile machinery.
- Covers
- Industrial carpet tufting machines
- Artificial grass production machinery
- Multi-needle tufting units
- Broadloom tufting equipment
- Hand-held industrial tufting guns
- Also under 8447.90
- Saurer Epoca embroidery machines
- Karl Mayer lace machines
- Cobble tufting machines
- Herzog braiding machines
- Comez crochet machines.
Codes often confused with 8447.90
Common mistake. Often misclassified under 8452.21 or 8452.29 (industrial sewing machines). While tufting involves needles, the mechanical action and end product differ significantly from traditional garment sewing. It is also sometimes confused with 8448.39, which covers auxiliary machinery for textile machines, rather than the primary tufting unit itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844790 (the code used for tufting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844790 (the code used for tufting machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 73% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 44% 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 844790, not only tufting machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 73% of world exports
- 2 Japan $116M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $64M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $653M 44% of world imports
- 2 Pakistan $116M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $111M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 tufting machine
Brazil splits HS 8447.90 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8447.90.10Net, tulle and bobbinet making machines
- 8447.90.20Automatic embroidery machines
- 8447.90.90Other gimping, lace, braid and tufting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tufting machine
What is the HS code for Tufting machine?
The HS code for Tufting machine is 844790 (Machines; for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting). The HS code for industrial tufting machines is 8447.90.
How do I classify Tufting machine for customs?
Tufting machine is classified under HS code 844790 — Machines; for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a tufting gun classified differently?
Industrial-grade hand-held tufting guns are generally classified under 8447.90, though small hobbyist tools may sometimes fall under different categories depending on their power source and design.
Which countries are the top exporters of tufting machine (HS 844790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844790 (the code used for tufting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 73% of world exports), Japan ($116M) and Germany ($64M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 tufting machine (HS 844790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844790 (the code used for tufting machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($653M, 44% of world imports), Pakistan ($116M) and the United States ($111M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Tufting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844790 for Tufting 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 tufting machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844790 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for tufting machine depends on the product's details: 8447.90.10 (Net, tulle and bobbinet making machines), 8447.90.20 (Automatic embroidery machines), 8447.90.90 (Other gimping, lace, braid and tufting machines).