HS Code 8445
Textile Spinning and Yarn Preparation Machinery
HS code 8445 covers industrial machinery for preparing, spinning, twisting, and winding textile yarns used by manufacturers to create threads and yarn packages.
HS Code 8445 — Textile Spinning and Yarn Preparation Machinery
This code covers industrial machinery used to prepare natural or synthetic fibres for spinning, as well as the machines that actually spin, twist, or wind yarn. It is essential for the initial stages of textile production before weaving or knitting takes place.
What's included
- Cotton ginning machines
- Carding and combing machines
- Spinning frames
- Yarn doubling and twisting machines
- Textile reeling or winding machines
What's excluded
- Weaving machines → use
8446(Weaving machines process yarn into fabric rather than creating the yarn itself.)
Common examples
- Rieter ring spinning machine
- Autocoro rotor spinning machine
- Murata cone winder
- Zinser roving frame
Frequently asked questions
Does this code include household spinning wheels?
No, this code specifically targets industrial-scale machinery. Small-scale or antique spinning wheels may fall under different classifications depending on material.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Technical specifications and throughput capacity data are often required for customs valuation.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Italy, China, Japan
- Top importers: India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Turkey
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Key takeaway
Covers the 'pre-fabric' stage of textile production, focusing on fibre-to-yarn conversion.
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