Product classification
HS code for Yarn twister: 8445.30
Textile machinery, doubling or twisting machines.
Classification of yarn twister under HS 8445.30
Yarn twisting machines are classified under HS code 8445.30 as part of the broader category of textile machinery. Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8445 includes machines for preparing textile fibers, spinning, doubling, or twisting machines, and other machinery for producing textile yarns. The subheading 8445.30 is explicitly for doubling or twisting machines. These machines function by taking two or more single yarns and twisting them together to create a stronger, more uniform ply yarn. The classification is based on the mechanical function of the machine in the textile production chain. It is important to distinguish these from machines that merely wind yarn, as the twisting process involves a structural change to the yarn itself. The HS code applies to machines used for natural fibers like cotton and wool, as well as synthetic or artificial fibers, provided they are in staple form or being processed into yarn.
- Covers
- Ring twisting machines
- Two-for-one (TFO) twisters
- Doubling machines for yarn
- Fancy twisters for decorative yarns
- Industrial cordage twisting machinery
- 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. Yarn twisters are sometimes misclassified under 8444.00, which is reserved for machines that extrude or draw man-made textile materials. They may also be confused with 8448.39, which covers parts and accessories for machines of heading 8445. Another common error is using 8445.20, which is specifically for textile spinning machines, whereas 8445.30 is for the subsequent twisting process.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844530 (the code used for yarn twister), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844530 (the code used for yarn twister) 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 yarn twister.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $59M 46% of world exports
- 2 Italy $21M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $15M 12% of world exports
World total: $129M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $23M 17% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$10.0M 7.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $8.1M 6.2% of world imports
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 yarn twister
Brazil splits HS 8445.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8445.30.10Textile twisting machines
- 8445.30.90Other textile doubling or twisting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about yarn twister
What is the HS code for Yarn twister?
The HS code for Yarn twister is 844530 (Textile machinery; doubling or twisting machines).
How do I classify Yarn twister for customs?
Yarn twister is classified under HS code 844530 — Textile machinery; doubling or twisting machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a yarn twisting machine?
The correct HS code for a yarn twisting or doubling machine is 8445.30.
Can this code be used for machines processing synthetic fibers?
Yes, 8445.30 covers twisting machines for all types of textile fibers, including natural, synthetic, and artificial staple fibers.
Which countries are the top exporters of yarn twister (HS 844530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844530 (the code used for yarn twister) 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 yarn twister (HS 844530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844530 (the code used for yarn twister) 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 Yarn twister the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844530 for Yarn twister 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 yarn twister in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844530 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for yarn twister depends on the product's details: 8445.30.10 (Textile twisting machines), 8445.30.90 (Other textile doubling or twisting machines).