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HS HEADING 8451

Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles

6-digit subheadings (8)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8451.10

Dry-cleaning machines

8451.21

Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg

8451.29

Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg

8451.30

Ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses)

8451.40

Machines; for washing, bleaching or dyeing

8451.50

Machines; for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics

8451.80

Machinery; for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles; for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings

8451.90

Machinery; parts, of the machinery of heading no. 8451

Chapter 84 classification notes

One of the largest chapters by trade value. Many IT products duty-free under the ITA (Information Technology Agreement). Dual-use export controls apply to certain machinery. Parts often classified under the same heading as the complete machine.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse Chapter 84 (mechanical) and Chapter 85 (electrical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Computer peripherals may classify separately from the computer itself.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 84

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