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Carding machines for textile fibres, other types

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8445 11 90 (other carding machines for textile fibres) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other machinery under Chapter 84 for preparing, spinning, or processing textile fibres may be subject to specific compliance depending on end-use category or electrical safety requirements applicable to the broader heading.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all machinery under heading 8445; specific sub-classifications for cotton or wool carding machines may attract distinct treatment on customs re-examination if the product specification does not match the declared line. Re-classification by customs to a more specific tariff line triggers retrospective compliance, including potential detention. Verify the precise machine type, fibre application, and technical specifications against the customs tariff before shipment.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8445 11 90 require any pre-import registration?
A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.
What changes if the carding machine is designed specifically for cotton or wool processing?
More specific carding machine sub-headings within heading 8445 may be subject to distinct classification treatment, and any associated electrical or safety compliance under Chapter 84 machinery norms could apply upon customs re-classification.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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