U.S. imports of Machines for Reeling, Unreeling, Folding, Cutting, or Pinking Textile Fabrics (HS 845150) totaled $6.5M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Machines for Reeling, Unreeling, Folding, Cutting, or Pinking Textile Fabrics paid $738K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machines for Reeling, Unreeling, Folding, Cutting, or Pinking Textile Fabrics imports of $6.5M in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFabric inspection machines, roll-to-roll winders, automated cutting tables, and pinking equipment used in textile converting and apparel pre-production all classify under a single US tariff line (8451500000). Denmark leads US imports under this heading — a notable concentration given Denmark's niche strength in precision fabric-handling and inspection machinery — followed by Germany and Italy. Because these machines are often integrated into automated cutting room systems, importers should confirm whether accompanying software or control units are classified separately or as part of the machine.
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If the spreading and cutting functions are integrated into one machine sold as a complete unit, it would typically classify under 8451500000 as a machine for cutting textile fabrics. However, if the system includes a separately invoiced CNC controller or software module, those components may need to be classified independently. Consulting a licensed customs broker before entry is advisable for complex multi-component systems.
Danish manufacturers have developed a strong reputation in high-precision fabric inspection and roll-handling equipment, particularly for technical textiles and quality-sensitive apparel production. This specialization supports Denmark's leading position in a heading otherwise dominated by larger industrial economies.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 8451
Subheading 845150 · $6.5M of $123.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $62.1M of Machines for Reeling, Unreeling, Folding, Cutting, or Pinking Textile Fabrics and exported $19.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Denmark and Germany together supply 44% of it.
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rate provision · imports
7.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.36% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8451500000 | Mach for Reel, Unreel, Folding, Cut or Pink Text Fab | $6.5M | 11.36% | 92.59% | $738K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8451500000 | Mach for Reel, Unreel, Folding, Cut or Pink Text Fab | $1.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.