Product classification

HS code for Twisting machine: 8445.30

Textile machinery, doubling or twisting machines.

Classification of twisting machine under HS 8445.30

The classification of a twisting machine under HS code 8445.30 is determined by its primary function within the textile manufacturing process. Heading 8445 covers machines for preparing textile fibers, as well as machines for spinning, doubling, or twisting textile yarns. Specifically, subheading 8445.30 is reserved for doubling or twisting machines. These machines are designed to take two or more single yarns and twist them together to create a stronger, more uniform, or specialized ply yarn. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine is used for natural fibers like cotton and wool or synthetic filaments. The technical distinction lies in the mechanical action of rotating spindles or twisting elements that impart a specific number of turns per meter to the yarn, which is a defining characteristic of the machinery grouped under this specific code.

Covers
  • Ring twisting machines
  • Two-for-one (TFO) twisting machines
  • Fancy yarn twisting machines
  • Cabling machines for tire cord
  • Up-twisters and down-twisters
  • Industrial yarn doubling machines
Also under 8445.30
  • Saurer Volkmann Two-for-One Twisters
  • Savio Twisting Machines
  • Murata Twisting Machines
  • Lezzeni Doubling Machines
  • SSM Doubling Winders

Codes often confused with 8445.30

Common mistake. Twisting machines are frequently confused with spinning machines classified under HS code 8445.20. While spinning machines create yarn from loose fibers, twisting machines process already-formed yarns. Additionally, auxiliary machinery for these units, such as bobbin changers or stop motions, should be classified under HS code 8448.33 or 8448.39 rather than 8445.30. Machines used for the extrusion of man-made textiles are classified under 8444.00, even if they include a minor twisting component.

8445.20Textile machinery; spinning machines8448.33Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery, spindles, spindle flyers, spinning rings and ring travellers8448.39Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8445, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.38444.00Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 844530 (the code used for twisting machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844530 (the code used for twisting machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 17% 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 844530, not only twisting machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $59M
  2. 2 Italy $21M
  3. 3 Germany $15M

World total: $129M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Türkiye $23M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$10.0M
  3. 3 Thailand $8.1M

World total: $129M 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 twisting machine

Brazil splits HS 8445.30 into 2 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 twisting machine

What is the HS code for Twisting machine?

The HS code for Twisting machine is 844530 (Textile machinery; doubling or twisting machines). The primary HS code for a textile twisting machine is 8445.30, which falls under the category of textile machinery for doubling or twisting.

How do I classify Twisting machine for customs?

Twisting machine is classified under HS code 844530 — Textile machinery; doubling or twisting machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include machines for twisting metal wire?

No, HS code 8445.30 is strictly for textile yarns. Machines designed for twisting metal wire into cables or ropes are classified under heading 8479 or 8463 depending on their specific mechanical operation.

Which countries are the top exporters of twisting machine (HS 844530)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844530 (the code used for twisting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($59M, 46% of world exports), Italy ($21M) and Germany ($15M). World exports came to about $129M, 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 twisting machine (HS 844530)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844530 (the code used for twisting machine) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($23M, 17% of world imports), Vietnam (about $10.0M) and Thailand ($8.1M). World imports came to about $129M, 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 Twisting machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844530 for Twisting 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 twisting machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844530 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for twisting machine depends on the product's details: 8445.30.10 (Textile twisting machines), 8445.30.90 (Other textile doubling or twisting machines).