Household- or laundry-type washing machines — HTS 8450
Household- or laundry-type washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry; parts thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8450
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8450 is a four-digit product category for household- or laundry-type washing machines. It includes machines that wash clothing or other textiles, machines that both wash and dry, and parts specifically covered by the heading. The heading is a starting point, not the final tariff classification.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and statistical provisions beneath heading 8450. These provisions commonly distinguish the machine by its design or type, such as whether it is a household or larger laundry-type machine, whether it combines washing and drying, and sometimes by characteristics such as capacity, operation, or construction. Parts must be evaluated separately under the applicable parts provisions; do not assume every accessory belongs there.
What to check
- Identify the complete product: washing machine, washer-dryer combination, or replacement part.
- Check the machine’s intended use, capacity, loading design, operating method, and other specifications against the wording of the 8-digit provisions.
- Use the HTSUS legal notes, section and chapter notes, and the full heading and subheading text—not just a product-search description.
- For parts, confirm that the item is principally or solely suitable for the covered machine and that no more specific heading applies.
- Keep product literature, photographs, technical specifications, and invoices that support the selected classification, and ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the distinctions are unclear.
HTS heading 8450 summary
Household- or laundry-type washing machines is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8450.90 | Parts |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8450.11.00 👉 | Fully automatic machines | 1.4% | Free | 35% |
| 8450.12.00.00 👉 | Other machines with built-in centrifugal dryer | 2.6% | Free | 40% |
| 8450.19.00.00 👉 | Other | 1.8% | Free | 35% |
| 8450.20.00 👉 | Machines, each of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg | 1% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8450?
Household- or laundry-type washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry; parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.