Product classification
HS code for Twin tub washing machine: 8450.12
Washing machines, household or laundry-type, with built-in centrifugal drier, (not fully-automatic), of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg.
Classification of twin tub washing machine under HS 8450.12
A twin tub washing machine is classified under HS code 8450.12. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8450 is dedicated to household or laundry-type washing machines, including those which both wash and dry. The subheading 8450.12 is defined as machines with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg, which are not fully automatic and incorporate a built-in centrifugal drier. Twin tub machines meet these criteria because they consist of two separate chambers—one for washing and one for spinning (drying)—requiring manual intervention to move the clothes between tubs. This manual requirement distinguishes them from "fully automatic" machines (8450.11). The classification is driven by the machine's mechanical function, its capacity, and the specific inclusion of the centrifugal drying tub within the same unit.
- Covers
- Semi-automatic twin tub washers
- Manual-fill twin tub washing machines
- Portable twin tub laundry units
- Twin tub machines with manual timer controls
- Household washing machines with separate wash and spin cycles
- Also under 8450.12
- Haier HWM75-707NZP
- Panasonic NA-W75B5HRB
- Godrej WS EDGE CLS 70 5.0 PN2
- LG P8000SPM
Codes often confused with 8450.12
Common mistake. Twin tub machines are often confused with HS code 8450.11, which is for fully automatic machines. The key difference is that 8450.11 machines perform all cycles (wash, rinse, spin) without user intervention. Another error is using 8451.21, which is for separate drying machines. Since the twin tub has a built-in drier, it must stay within 8450. Additionally, if the machine's capacity exceeds 10 kg of dry linen, it must be classified under 8450.20, regardless of whether it is a twin tub or fully automatic.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845012 (the code used for twin tub washing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845012 (the code used for twin tub washing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 83% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 12% of world imports. Mexico reports $283M of its heading 8450 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 58% of its exports here ($8.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 845012, not only twin tub washing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $301M 83% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $9.6M 2.7% of world exports
- 3 India $5.0M 1.4% of world exports
Mexico reports $283M of its heading 8450 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 58% of its exports here ($8.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $361M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $52M 12% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $37M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $25M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $419M 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 code for twin tub washing machine
Brazil classifies twin tub washing machine under NCM 8450.12.00: HS 8450.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about twin tub washing machine
What is the HS code for Twin tub washing machine?
The HS code for Twin tub washing machine is 845012 (Washing machines; household or laundry-type, with built-in centrifugal drier, (not fully-automatic), of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg). The HS code for a household twin tub washing machine with a capacity of 10 kg or less is 8450.12.
How do I classify Twin tub washing machine for customs?
Twin tub washing machine is classified under HS code 845012 — Washing machines; household or laundry-type, with built-in centrifugal drier, (not fully-automatic), of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the washing machine does not have a spin tub?
If the machine only washes and has no built-in centrifugal drier, it would be classified under HS code 8450.19, provided it is not fully automatic.
Which countries are the top exporters of twin tub washing machine (HS 845012)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845012 (the code used for twin tub washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($301M, 83% of world exports), Türkiye ($9.6M) and India ($5.0M). World exports came to about $361M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $283M of its heading 8450 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 58% of its exports here ($8.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of twin tub washing machine (HS 845012)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845012 (the code used for twin tub washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($52M, 12% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($37M) and the Philippines ($25M). World imports came to about $419M, 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 Twin tub washing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845012 for Twin tub 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 twin tub washing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, twin tub washing machine (HS 845012) is classified under NCM 8450.12.00.