Heading · Chapter 84
8450: Household or laundry-type washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry
5 subheadings make up heading 8450 in chapter 84 (nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof).
Duty rates compared
UK 2% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
EU 2.2% – 3% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 2.7% 
Türkiye 2.2% – 3% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 2.7% 
USA 1% – 2.6% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 2.1% 
Canada Free – 8% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 2.9% 
Mexico Free – 30% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 15.6% 
Brazil 7.2% – 20% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 16% 
Argentina Free – 20% General (MFN) 36 tariff lines · average 18.3% 
Peru Free – 11% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 6.6% 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 15 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Taiwan 3% – 10% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 6.8% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% – 10% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 7.6% 
Nigeria 5% – 20% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 14% Subheadings 5
- 8450.11Machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg: fully-automatic machinesFully-automatic washing machines (up to 10 kg)
- 8450.12Other machines, with built-in centrifugal drier
- 8450.19Machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg: other
- 8450.20Machines, each of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kgWashing machines over 10 kg
- 8450.90Household or laundry-type washing machines, including: partsWashing machine parts
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$119kUS$119k+US$14m+US$150m+> US$901m
Exports: 172
- China: US$7bn
- Poland: US$2bn
- Thailand: US$1bn
- Türkiye: US$1bn
- Vietnam: US$973m
- Germany: US$901m
- South Korea: US$812m
- Mexico: US$743m
- Italy: US$719m
- United States: US$400m
- Slovakia: US$349m
- Sweden: US$241m
- Spain: US$234m
- Romania: US$203m
- Czechia: US$191m
- Slovenia: US$159m
- Netherlands: US$150m
- Egypt: US$105m
- India: US$95m
- France: US$61m
- Kazakhstan: US$58m
- Brazil: US$51m
- Belgium: US$51m
- Ukraine: US$46m
- Japan: US$45m
- Ireland: US$36m
- Uzbekistan: US$35m
- Singapore: US$34m
- Russia: US$33m
- Latvia: US$30m
- Argentina: US$30m
- United Kingdom: US$27m
- Colombia: US$26m
- United Arab Emirates: US$20m
- Armenia: US$19m
- Chile: US$19m
- Denmark: US$18m
- Croatia: US$16m
- Lithuania: US$15m
- South Africa: US$14m
- Austria: US$14m
- Hungary: US$14m
- Switzerland: US$13m
- Algeria: US$13m
- Greece: US$13m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$10m
- Estonia: US$9m
- Portugal: US$7m
- Indonesia: US$7m
- Canada: US$6m
- Kenya: US$5m
- Serbia: US$5m
- Taiwan: US$4m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$4m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- Tunisia: US$3m
- Australia: US$3m
- Norway: US$3m
- Luxembourg: US$2m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$11mUS$11m+US$75m+US$199m+> US$534m
Imports: 222
- United States: US$2bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- Japan: US$1bn
- United Kingdom: US$850m
- France: US$741m
- Italy: US$567m
- Mexico: US$534m
- Poland: US$508m
- Canada: US$507m
- Spain: US$460m
- Russia: US$410m
- South Korea: US$375m
- Netherlands: US$373m
- Australia: US$358m
- Brazil: US$300m
- Sweden: US$266m
- United Arab Emirates: US$232m
- Vietnam: US$231m
- Saudi Arabia: US$227m
- Thailand: US$214m
- Belgium: US$212m
- Taiwan: US$204m
- Colombia: US$199m
- India: US$195m
- Türkiye: US$184m
- Indonesia: US$181m
- Czechia: US$177m
- Philippines: US$173m
- Kazakhstan: US$167m
- Malaysia: US$163m
- Romania: US$160m
- Austria: US$155m
- Israel: US$145m
- Egypt: US$145m
- Ukraine: US$132m
- Morocco: US$131m
- Portugal: US$127m
- Peru: US$123m
- Iraq: US$117m
- Algeria: US$116m
- Denmark: US$112m
- Switzerland: US$111m
- Greece: US$110m
- Chile: US$108m
- Belarus: US$103m
- Slovakia: US$101m
- China: US$98m
- South Africa: US$96m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$96m
- Norway: US$95m
- Uzbekistan: US$89m
- Hungary: US$88m
- Ecuador: US$82m
- Finland: US$79m
- Singapore: US$78m
- Dominican Republic: US$75m
- Bulgaria: US$75m
- Guatemala: US$71m
- Ireland: US$68m
- Croatia: US$64m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$7bn | 38.5% |
| 2 |  Poland | US$2bn | 9.1% |
| 3 |  Thailand | US$1bn | 8% |
| 4 | Türkiye | US$1bn | 5.7% |
| 5 |  Vietnam | US$973m | 5.3% |
| 6 |  Germany | US$901m | 4.9% |
| 7 |  South Korea | US$812m | 4.4% |
| 8 | Mexico | US$743m | 4% |
| 9 |  Italy | US$719m | 3.9% |
| 10 | United States | US$400m | 2.2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$2bn | 13.3% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1bn | 5.9% |
| 3 | Japan | US$1bn | 5.5% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$850m | 4.6% |
| 5 |  France | US$741m | 4% |
| 6 | Italy | US$567m | 3.1% |
| 7 | Mexico | US$534m | 2.9% |
| 8 | Poland | US$508m | 2.8% |
| 9 | Canada | US$507m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  Spain | US$460m | 2.5% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8450 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 2%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8450 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.2% and 3% (average 2.7%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8450 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.2% and 3%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8450 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 1% and 2.6% (average 2.1%).
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 8450 covers 11 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 8%. 7 of them are duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 8450 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 30% (average 15.6%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 8450 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 7.2% and 20%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 8450 into 36 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 20% (average 18.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 8450 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 11%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 8450 into 15 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 8450 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 8450 into 11 tariff lines; the duty is between 3% and 10% (average 6.8%).
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 8450 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 8450 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 8450 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 8450 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 5% and 10% (average 7.6%).
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 8450 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 5% and 20%.
World trade in heading 8450 goods reached US$18bn in 2024, up 4.5% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 38.5% of the total, ahead of Poland.
The United States imported the most (US$2bn).
The United Kingdom ranked 32nd among 172 exporters with US$27m.
The United Kingdom imported US$850m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for household or laundry-type washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry?
Household or laundry-type washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry fall under HS heading 8450, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on household or laundry-type washing machines in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8450 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on household or laundry-type washing machines in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8450 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.2% to 3%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most household or laundry-type washing machines?
China, with US$7bn in 2024 (38.5% of world exports).