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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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

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].

Chapter
Heading
8451
Subheadings
8 HS6
Status
Verified 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 10 kg 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 →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

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.

Heading 8451 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8451?
HS Heading 8451 covers 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, grouping 8 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8451?
Subheadings under Heading 8451 range from 8451.11 to 8451.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8451?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8451 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8451?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8451?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8451?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 8451 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8451?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8451?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8451?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.