Regenerated fibre and synthetic fibre yarn doubling or twisting machines

Doubling or twisting machines for regenerated and synthetic fibre yarn

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8445 30 30 (regenerated fibre and synthetic fibre yarn doubling or twisting machines) 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, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other textile machinery under Chapter 84 — particularly spinning machines or machinery for preparing textile fibres — may fall under different tariff lines where compliance considerations could differ.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: doubling or twisting machines for natural fibre yarns, spinning frames, and textile reeling or winding machines are each classified separately within heading 8445, and customs re-examination can trigger re-classification. A re-classification finding carries the risk of retrospective duty recovery and detention pending resolution. Verify that the machine's technical specification — fibre type compatibility, operational function, and output yarn category — unambiguously aligns with this tariff line before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8445 30 30 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 machine is designed for natural fibre yarn rather than regenerated or synthetic fibre yarn?

Natural fibre yarn doubling or twisting machines are classified under a separate subheading within heading 8445 and should be assessed independently for applicable duty rates and any compliance obligations.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.