HS Code 8447Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting
4 six-digit codes · Heading 47 of 86 in Chapter 84 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8447 is the customs heading for knitting machines, plus a small group of machines that make lace, braid, net and tufted goods. This page explains what sits inside it and how to choose the right code.
Goods answering to “Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting” split into 4 six-digit codes, 844711 through 844790. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 47 of 86 in Chapter 84, Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof, which runs to 538 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8447
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 844711 | Knitting machines; circular, with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165mm |
| 844712 | Knitting machines; circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mm |
| 844720 | Knitting machines; flat, stitch-bonding machines |
| 844790 | Machines; for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting |
HS code 8447: what knitting machines are covered
Heading 8447 sits in Chapter 84, the machinery chapter, which belongs to Section XVI. It is the home of textile machines that form fabric or trim by looping, bonding or tufting yarn. Most traders know it as the HSN code 8447 for knitting machines.
It also covers stitch-bonding machines. A last group takes in machines for gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid, net and tufting.
In short, if a machine turns yarn into knitted cloth, lace, net or a tufted surface, start your search here.
HS code for circular knitting machines and flat knitting machines: how to choose
The four six-digit codes are split by machine type and size. Work through these steps in order.
Ask first whether the machine is circular or flat. Then check the size, if it is circular. Last, check whether it makes lace, embroidery or tufted goods.
- Circular machine with a cylinder of 165mm or less: use 844711.
- Circular machine with a cylinder larger than 165mm: use 844712.
What is not classified under 8447
Many buyers search for parts of knitting machines. They belong in heading 8448, which covers items such as dobbies, jacquards and stop motions.
Other textile machines have their own headings. Weaving machines, also called looms, go in 8446. Machines that spin, twist or wind yarn go in 8445. Machines that extrude or texture man-made fibres go in 8444.
Felt and non-woven machinery goes in 8449. Machines that wash, dye, dry or finish textiles go in 8451. Sewing machines go in 8452. A loom is the most common mix-up, so check whether your machine weaves or knits before you pick a code.
If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
Who imports knitting machines and who exports them
Buyers of these machines are usually textile and garment makers. Sellers are machine builders and their agents. Customs records show which firms sit on each side of a shipment.
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- Chapter 84 machinery HS codes
- HS 8448 parts and auxiliary machinery for knitting machines
- HS 8446 weaving machines (looms)
- HS 8445 spinning and yarn preparation machines
- HS 8444 man-made fibre extruding machinery
- HS 8449 felt and non-woven machinery
- HS 8451 textile washing and finishing machinery
- HS 8452 sewing machines
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Nearby headings in Chapter 84
- 8441Machines; for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting…6 codes
- 8442Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of headings 8456 to…3 codes
- 8443Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other…13 codes
- 8444Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made…1 code
- 8445Textile machinery; spinning, doubling, twisting machines, textile reeling or…8 codes
- 8446Weaving machines (looms)4 codes
- 8448Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g.…11 codes
- 8449Machinery; for manufacture or finishing felt or non-wovens in the piece or in…1 code
- 8450Household or laundry-type washing machines; including machines which both…5 codes
- 8451Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying…8 codes
- 8452Sewing machines; other than book-sewing machines of heading no. 8440…5 codes
- 8453Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for…4 codes
Who ships under 8447?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8447: common questions
What is the HS code for circular knitting machines?
Use 844711 when the cylinder diameter does not exceed 165mm. Use 844712 when it is larger than 165mm.
Where are parts of knitting machines classified?
Parts and auxiliary machinery for these machines go under heading 8448, not 8447.
What is the difference between HS 8446 and 8447?
Heading 8447 is for machines that knit, bond stitches, or make lace, braid, net and tufted goods.
How can I find importers and exporters of knitting machines?
Use the import data and export data pages, or the buyer and supplier pages, and look up 8447. A free demo can show you records for this heading.
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