HS Heading 8451 : Machinery (other than machines of heading 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing (including fusing presses), bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles and machines for applying the paste to the base fabric or other support used in the manufacture of floor coverings such as linoleum; machines for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics; parts thereof
HS Heading 8451 encompasses machinery (other than machines of heading 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing (including fusing presses), bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles and machines for applying the paste to the base fabric or other support used in the manufacture of floor coverings such as linoleum; machines for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics; parts thereof. It classifies 8 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 84 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].
Subheadings Under Heading 8451
| HS Code | WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description | Chapter | Operational Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8451.10 | Dry-cleaning machines | 84 | View 8451.10 Package → |
| 8451.21 | Drying machines, Each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding |
84 | View 8451.21 Package → |
| 8451.29 | Drying machines, Other | 84 | View 8451.29 Package → |
| 8451.30 | Ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses) | 84 | View 8451.30 Package → |
| 8451.40 | Washing, bleaching or dyeing machines | 84 | View 8451.40 Package → |
| 8451.50 | Machines for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics | 84 | View 8451.50 Package → |
| 8451.80 | Other machinery | 84 | View 8451.80 Package → |
| 8451.90 | Parts | 84 | View 8451.90 Package → |
How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8451
Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Heading 8451 ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8451 precedent rulings.
WCO Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.