Chapter 84 is the major category of "nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof" in the HS classification system, covering power machinery, pumps, fans, refrigeration equipment, washing machinery, textile machinery, office machinery, automatic data processing equipment, etc. Goods in this chapter are mostly industrial or household mechanical equipment, and classification requires consideration of function, working principle and use. 8450 covers household or laundry-type washing machines, including functions such as washing, rinsing and spin-drying. Heading 8450 covers household or laundry-type washing machines, including functions such as washing, rinsing and spin-drying. This heading is divided by dry linen capacity: ≤10 kg falls under 8450.11 to 8450.19, and >10 kg falls under 8450.20. Dry linen capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of laundry the washing machine can process in one cycle, and is the core indicator for distinguishing subheadings. This heading does not include dry-cleaning machines (8451), dishwashing machines (8422) or industrial washing equipment (8451). Code 845020 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "84" represent Chapter 84, i.e. machinery and mechanical appliances; digits 3-4 "50" represent heading 8450, i.e. household or laundry-type washing machines; digits 5-6 "20" represent subheading 845020, specifically washing machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg. Therefore, the complete meaning of this code is: household or laundry-type washing machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg. If the dry linen capacity is ≤10 kg, it is classified under 8450.11 to 8450.19. This product is classified under 845020 because its dry linen capacity exceeds 10 kg and it is a household or laundry-type washing machine. If the dry linen capacity is ≤10 kg, it should be classified under 8450.11 to 8450.19; if it is industrial washing equipment (such as a large washing machine), it may be classified under 8451.40. Therefore, dry linen capacity is the key to distinguishing 845020 from adjacent codes.
Chapter
Chapter 84 is the major category of "nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof" in the HS classification system, covering power machinery, pumps, fans, refrigeration equipment, washing machinery, textile machinery, office machinery, automatic data processing equipment, etc. Goods in this chapter are mostly industrial or household mechanical equipment, and classification requires consideration of function, working principle and use. 8450 covers household or laundry-type washing machines, including functions such as washing, rinsing and spin-drying.
Heading
Heading 8450 covers household or laundry-type washing machines, including functions such as washing, rinsing and spin-drying. This heading is divided by dry linen capacity: ≤10 kg falls under 8450.11 to 8450.19, and >10 kg falls under 8450.20. Dry linen capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of laundry the washing machine can process in one cycle, and is the core indicator for distinguishing subheadings. This heading does not include dry-cleaning machines (8451), dishwashing machines (8422) or industrial washing equipment (8451).
Digit Breakdown
Code 845020 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "84" represent Chapter 84, i.e. machinery and mechanical appliances; digits 3-4 "50" represent heading 8450, i.e. household or laundry-type washing machines; digits 5-6 "20" represent subheading 845020, specifically washing machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg. Therefore, the complete meaning of this code is: household or laundry-type washing machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg. If the dry linen capacity is ≤10 kg, it is classified under 8450.11 to 8450.19.
Classification Basis
This product is classified under 845020 because its dry linen capacity exceeds 10 kg and it is a household or laundry-type washing machine. If the dry linen capacity is ≤10 kg, it should be classified under 8450.11 to 8450.19; if it is industrial washing equipment (such as a large washing machine), it may be classified under 8451.40. Therefore, dry linen capacity is the key to distinguishing 845020 from adjacent codes.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Declared product name should be accurately described as "washing machine" or "front-loading washing machine", etc., and indicate the dry linen capacity. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand name, such as "Haier", "LG", etc.; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". Model: Fill in the specific model, such as "XQG120-B1234", to distinguish specifications. Dry Linen Capacity: Refers to the maximum dry weight of laundry the washing machine can process in one cycle, in kilograms, and must be greater than 10 kg. Type: Fill in "household washing machine" or "laundry-type washing machine" to clarify the use. Working Principle: Fill in "front-loading" or "top-loading", etc., to assist in determining classification. Power: Fill in the rated power in watts or kilowatts for customs statistics and document review. Product Name: front-loading washing machine; Brand: Haier; Model: XQG120-B1234; Dry Linen Capacity: 12 kg; Type: household washing machine; Working Principle: front-loading; Power: 2000 W. The dry linen capacity must be greater than 10 kg; if it is actually 10 kg or less, it should be classified under 8450.11 to 8450.19. The type should be filled in as "household" or "laundry-type"; mistakenly filling in "industrial use" may lead to classification under 8451. Brand and model must be consistent with the actual product to avoid inspection risks caused by inaccurate declaration.
Product Name
Declared product name should be accurately described as "washing machine" or "front-loading washing machine", etc., and indicate the dry linen capacity.
⚠️ Writing only "washing machine" without indicating dry linen capacity, or mistakenly writing "industrial washing machine".
Brand
Fill in the manufacturer or brand name, such as "Haier", "LG", etc.; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or omitting the brand and causing rejection of the declaration.
Model
Fill in the specific model, such as "XQG120-B1234", to distinguish specifications.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual product.
Dry Linen Capacity
Refers to the maximum dry weight of laundry the washing machine can process in one cycle, in kilograms, and must be greater than 10 kg.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in washing capacity or wet laundry weight, leading to classification errors.
Type
Fill in "household washing machine" or "laundry-type washing machine" to clarify the use.
⚠️ Filling in "industrial use" may lead to classification under 8451 and cause classification disputes.
Working Principle
Fill in "front-loading" or "top-loading", etc., to assist in determining classification.
⚠️ Omitting or incorrectly describing the working principle.
Power
Fill in the rated power in watts or kilowatts for customs statistics and document review.
The dry linen capacity must be greater than 10 kg; if it is actually 10 kg or less, it should be classified under 8450.11 to 8450.19.
The type should be filled in as "household" or "laundry-type"; mistakenly filling in "industrial use" may lead to classification under 8451.
Brand and model must be consistent with the actual product to avoid inspection risks caused by inaccurate declaration.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1. whether the product is a household or laundry-type washing machine; 2. whether the dry linen capacity exceeds 10 kg. If both are satisfied, it is classified under 845020. If the dry linen capacity is ≤10 kg, it is classified under 8450.11 to 8450.19; if it is industrial washing equipment, it is classified under 8451.40. Dry linen capacity refers to the maximum dry laundry weight, not wet laundry weight or washing capacity. 845011 Fully automatic washing machines (dry linen capacity ≤10 kg): Dry linen capacity does not exceed 10 kg and is fully automatic. 845020 has a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg and does not distinguish whether it is fully automatic. 845012 Other washing machines (dry linen capacity ≤10 kg): Dry linen capacity ≤10 kg and not fully automatic. 845020 has dry linen capacity >10 kg with no fully automatic restriction. 845019 Other washing machines (dry linen capacity ≤10 kg): Dry linen capacity ≤10 kg, not elsewhere specified. 845020 has dry linen capacity >10 kg and is a different subheading. 845140 Washing, bleaching or dyeing machines: Industrial washing equipment, not household or laundry-type, and not divided by dry linen capacity. 845020 is for household or laundry-type use. Is the dry linen capacity clearly greater than 10 kg? Does it belong to household or laundry-type use? Has industrial equipment been mistakenly classified under this code? Are the brand and model consistent with the actual product? Has dry-cleaning machine (8451) been excluded?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1. whether the product is a household or laundry-type washing machine; 2. whether the dry linen capacity exceeds 10 kg. If both are satisfied, it is classified under 845020. If the dry linen capacity is ≤10 kg, it is classified under 8450.11 to 8450.19; if it is industrial washing equipment, it is classified under 8451.40. Dry linen capacity refers to the maximum dry laundry weight, not wet laundry weight or washing capacity.
Dry linen capacity does not exceed 10 kg and is fully automatic. 845020 has a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg and does not distinguish whether it is fully automatic.
845012 - Other washing machines (dry linen capacity ≤10 kg)
Dry linen capacity ≤10 kg and not fully automatic. 845020 has dry linen capacity >10 kg with no fully automatic restriction.
845019 - Other washing machines (dry linen capacity ≤10 kg)
Dry linen capacity ≤10 kg, not elsewhere specified. 845020 has dry linen capacity >10 kg and is a different subheading.
845140 - Washing, bleaching or dyeing machines
Industrial washing equipment, not household or laundry-type, and not divided by dry linen capacity. 845020 is for household or laundry-type use.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the dry linen capacity clearly greater than 10 kg?
✓ Does it belong to household or laundry-type use?
✓ Has industrial equipment been mistakenly classified under this code?
✓ Are the brand and model consistent with the actual product?
✓ Has dry-cleaning machine (8451) been excluded?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the import tariff rate for 845020? You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 845020, select the country of origin and trade mode, and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, etc. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted, and the latest announcement should prevail. Are washing machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg always classified under 845020? Not necessarily. If they are industrial washing equipment, even if the dry linen capacity exceeds 10 kg, they may still be classified under 8451.40. 845020 applies only to household or laundry-type washing machines. What are the consequences of filling in the dry linen capacity incorrectly during declaration? It may lead to classification errors, thereby affecting tariff rates and regulatory conditions, and may even be deemed inaccurate declaration by customs, resulting in supplementary taxes, fines or administrative penalties. Be sure to declare truthfully. Is there a classification difference between household washing machines and laundry-type washing machines? Under heading 8450, both are divided by dry linen capacity with no difference. However, if they are for industrial use, they are classified under 8451.40. Therefore, the use must be clarified. What is the main difference between 845020 and 845011? 845011 is for fully automatic washing machines with a dry linen capacity ≤10 kg; 845020 is for washing machines with a dry linen capacity >10 kg and does not distinguish whether they are fully automatic. Dry linen capacity is the core distinguishing point. Can imported used washing machines be classified under 845020? Yes, but the import of used mechanical and electrical products must comply with relevant national regulations and may involve pre-shipment inspection, licenses, etc. Classification itself is still determined by dry linen capacity and use. How should a washing machine with a drying function be classified? If the main function is washing and the dry linen capacity is >10 kg, it is still classified under 845020. If the main function is drying, it may be classified under 8451.21 or 8451.29. It must be determined according to the main function. Does 845020 apply to washing machines imported via cross-border e-commerce retail? Cross-border e-commerce retail import must refer to the "List of Cross-border E-commerce Retail Imported Commodities". If washing machines are included in the list, they should be declared according to the HS code specified in the list, which may be 845020. The list shall prevail.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 845020?
A: You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 845020, select the country of origin and trade mode, and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, etc. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted, and the latest announcement should prevail.
Q: Are washing machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg always classified under 845020?
A: Not necessarily. If they are industrial washing equipment, even if the dry linen capacity exceeds 10 kg, they may still be classified under 8451.40. 845020 applies only to household or laundry-type washing machines.
Q: What are the consequences of filling in the dry linen capacity incorrectly during declaration?
A: It may lead to classification errors, thereby affecting tariff rates and regulatory conditions, and may even be deemed inaccurate declaration by customs, resulting in supplementary taxes, fines or administrative penalties. Be sure to declare truthfully.
Q: Is there a classification difference between household washing machines and laundry-type washing machines?
A: Under heading 8450, both are divided by dry linen capacity with no difference. However, if they are for industrial use, they are classified under 8451.40. Therefore, the use must be clarified.
Q: What is the main difference between 845020 and 845011?
A: 845011 is for fully automatic washing machines with a dry linen capacity ≤10 kg; 845020 is for washing machines with a dry linen capacity >10 kg and does not distinguish whether they are fully automatic. Dry linen capacity is the core distinguishing point.
Q: Can imported used washing machines be classified under 845020?
A: Yes, but the import of used mechanical and electrical products must comply with relevant national regulations and may involve pre-shipment inspection, licenses, etc. Classification itself is still determined by dry linen capacity and use.
Q: How should a washing machine with a drying function be classified?
A: If the main function is washing and the dry linen capacity is >10 kg, it is still classified under 845020. If the main function is drying, it may be classified under 8451.21 or 8451.29. It must be determined according to the main function.
Q: Does 845020 apply to washing machines imported via cross-border e-commerce retail?
A: Cross-border e-commerce retail import must refer to the "List of Cross-border E-commerce Retail Imported Commodities". If washing machines are included in the list, they should be declared according to the HS code specified in the list, which may be 845020. The list shall prevail.
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