Sewing machines; (not household type), automatic units

HS code 845221 covers the classification of automatic sewing machines, excluding those designed for household use. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel manufacturing sectors, providing the essential machinery required to assemble a wide range of textile products, from clothing and accessories to upholstery and industrial textiles. As a key component of the broader manufacturing ecosystem, the automatic sewing machine industry contributes significantly to economic activity and employment in both developed and developing countries.

Automatic sewing machines used in industrial settings are typically highly specialized and technologically advanced. These machines are designed to perform a range of sewing operations, such as straight stitching, zigzag stitching, and buttonhole making, with a high degree of precision and speed. The production process often involves the integration of computerized control systems, sensors, and advanced feeding mechanisms to ensure consistent stitch quality and efficient material handling.

The manufacture of automatic sewing machines requires a range of inputs, including metal components (such as 720810 steel sheets and plates, 732690 other articles of iron or steel, and 840991 parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 84.07 or 84.08), electronic components (such as 854430 ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets for vehicles, aircraft or ships), and specialized software and control systems. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and production workers, to design, assemble, and maintain these complex machines.

The primary output of the automatic sewing machine industry is, of course, the sewing machines themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 620300 men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, 630900 worn clothing and other worn articles, and 940190 (parts of seats (other than those of heading 94.02)).