Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Textile Doubling or Twisting Machines (HS 844530) totaled $670K in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Textile Doubling or Twisting Machines paid $67K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Textile Doubling or Twisting Machines imports of $670K in August 2026 ran 74% above the year-to-date monthly average of $385K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDoubling and twisting machines are capital equipment used in yarn manufacturing to combine multiple strands or impart twist, directly affecting yarn strength, texture, and end-use suitability for apparel or technical textiles. The US tariff schedule separates twisting machines (8445300010) from doubling machines (8445300090), a distinction that matters for classification when a single machine performs both functions. Germany leads US imports under this heading, with Spain and Italy also significant sources — all established European textile machinery exporters whose equipment often commands premium pricing tied to precision engineering. Importers should confirm whether any unit qualifies as a combination machine, as misclassification between the two 10-digit lines is a common audit trigger.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
7 import shipments a month
The key distinction is the machine's primary mechanical function: twisting machines impart helical twist to a single yarn or combined strands, while doubling machines bring two or more yarns together without necessarily adding twist. Machines that perform both operations may require a principal-use or essential-character analysis. Consulting a licensed customs broker or CBP binding ruling is advisable when the function is ambiguous.
These machines are industrial capital goods and are not currently subject to Section 301 tariffs as a category, but importers should verify the current status of any applicable trade measures at the time of entry, as trade-remedy coverage can change. A licensed customs broker can confirm the duty treatment for a specific shipment.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 844530 — Textile Doubling or Twisting Machines, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 8445
Subheading 844530 · $670K of $3.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8445300010 | Textile Twisting Machines | $658K | 10.07% | 100.00% | $66K |
| 8445300090 | Textile Doubling Machines | $12K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8445300010 | Textile Twisting Machines | $95K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$670KYoY · free account
Exports
$95KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.6M of Textile Doubling or Twisting Machines.
Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Spain and Denmark together supply 80% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.07% of imports for consumption.