HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8420.10 – Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass
HS code 8420.10 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass. It is used for plastic film calenders, rubber sheet calenders, textile finishing calenders, paper supercalenders and non-woven fabric calenders.
What HS 8420.10 covers
This HS code covers calendering and other rolling machines specifically designed for processing materials other than metal or glass. These machines are crucial in industries like plastics, rubber, textiles, paper, and non-woven fabrics, where they are used to smooth, flatten, compact, or impart specific textures to materials by passing them between rollers. Key players in this trade include specialized machinery manufacturers, industrial equipment suppliers, and end-users in the aforementioned manufacturing sectors. Importers often seek to enhance production efficiency, improve product quality, or expand their manufacturing capabilities. The technology involved focuses on precision control of roller pressure, temperature, and speed, which are critical for achieving desired material properties. The global demand is driven by growth in packaging, automotive interiors, apparel, and construction materials industries.
- Covers
- Plastic film calenders
- Rubber sheet calenders
- Textile finishing calenders
- Paper supercalenders
- Non-woven fabric calenders
- Embossing calenders
- Laminating calenders
- Examples
- Troester rubber calenders
- Andritz paper calenders
- Kusters textile calenders
- Comerio Ercole plastic calenders
- Breyer film extrusion calenders
Codes often confused with 8420.10
Common mistake. This code is specific to non-metal/non-glass calendering, differentiating it from 8455 (metal rolling mills) or 8464 (machines for working stone, ceramics, concrete, glass).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842010, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842010 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $237M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $159M 17% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $104M 11% of world exports
World total: $918M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $224M 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $185M 18% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $86M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8420.10 2
Brazil splits HS 8420.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8420.10.10 Paper or paperboard calenders and rolling machinesPara papel ou cartão
- 8420.10.90 Other calenders and rolling machinesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.20 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8420.10
What is HS code 842010?
HS code 842010 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass. This HS code covers calendering and other rolling machines specifically designed for processing materials other than metal or glass. These machines are crucial in industries like plastics, rubber, textiles, paper, and non-woven fabrics, where they are used to smooth, flatten, compact, or impart specific textures to materials by passing them between rollers. Key players in this trade include specialized machinery manufacturers, industrial equipment suppliers, and end-users in the aforementioned manufacturing sectors. Importers often seek to enhance production efficiency, improve product quality, or expand their manufacturing capabilities. The technology involved focuses on precision control of roller pressure, temperature, and speed, which are critical for achieving desired material properties. The global demand is driven by growth in packaging, automotive interiors, apparel, and construction materials industries.
What products fall under HS code 842010?
Plastic film calenders, Rubber sheet calenders, Textile finishing calenders, Paper supercalenders, Non-woven fabric calenders, Embossing calenders, Laminating calenders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842010?
This code is specific to non-metal/non-glass calendering, differentiating it from 8455 (metal rolling mills) or 8464 (machines for working stone, ceramics, concrete, glass).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842010?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842010 in UN Comtrade data were China ($237M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($159M) and South Korea ($104M). World exports came to about $918M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842010?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842010 in UN Comtrade data were China ($224M, 21% of world imports), the United States ($185M) and Indonesia ($86M). World imports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 842010 structured?
HS code 842010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (20) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842010?
Brazil splits HS code 842010 into 2 NCM codes: 8420.10.10 (Paper or paperboard calenders and rolling machines), 8420.10.90 (Other calenders and rolling machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.