HS Code 8449
Felt and Non-Woven Manufacturing Machinery
HS code 8449 covers machinery for manufacturing or finishing felt or non-woven textiles, including specialized equipment for producing felt hats and hat blocks.
4-digit Section XVIFCL
HS Code 8449 — Felt and Non-Woven Manufacturing Machinery
This machinery is used to produce felt or non-woven fabrics in bulk or specific shapes. It also includes specialised equipment for making felt hats and hat blocks.
What's included
- Needle-punching machines
- Felt finishing machinery
- Hat-making blocks
- Forming machines for non-wovens
What's excluded
- Woven fabric machines → use
8446(Felt is non-woven; weaving machines are for interlaced yarns.)
Common examples
- Needle loom for non-wovens
- Fulling mill for felt
- Automatic hat-forming machine
- Carding range for non-wovens
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover synthetic non-wovens?
Yes, the code covers the machinery regardless of whether the fibre being processed is natural or synthetic.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Distinguish between non-woven production and simple textile finishing.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Italy, China, France
- Top importers: USA, India, Russia, Vietnam
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Key takeaway
Focuses on 'bonded' or 'pressed' textiles rather than knitted or woven ones.
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