HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8422.40 – Machinery; for packing or wrapping
HS code 8422.40 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for packing or wrapping. It is used for stretch wrapping machines, shrink wrapping machines, carton erectors, case packers and palletizers.
What HS 8422.40 covers
This HS code covers a broad spectrum of machinery designed for the final stages of product packaging, specifically for packing or wrapping items, often after they have been filled or sealed. These machines are indispensable across nearly every manufacturing sector, from consumer goods and electronics to industrial components, ensuring products are protected, bundled, and ready for distribution or retail. The global trade in these machines is substantial, reflecting the universal need for efficient and automated packaging solutions. Importers range from large multinational corporations upgrading their facilities to smaller businesses seeking to automate manual processes. Leading exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities. Key aspects include machine speed, flexibility for different product sizes and types, integration with existing production lines, and the ability to handle various packaging materials like film, cardboard, or shrink wrap.
- Covers
- Stretch wrapping machines
- Shrink wrapping machines
- Carton erectors
- Case packers
- Palletizers
- Blister packaging machines
- Flow wrappers
- Bundling machines
- Examples
- Robopac Stretch Wrappers
- KHS Palletizers
- Bosch Packaging Technology Flow Wrappers
- Ulma Packaging Thermoformers
- Ishida Tray Sealers
Codes often confused with 8422.40
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 842230 (filling, closing, sealing machinery) if the machine performs a combination of functions, but 842240 focuses on the broader packing/wrapping aspect. It's also distinct from 842290, which covers only parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842240, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842240 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 Italy $3.4B 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.2B 20% of world exports
- 3 China $919M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $11.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.8B 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $424M 4.3% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $372M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $9.8B 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 8422.40 4
Brazil splits HS 8422.40 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8422.40.10 Horizontal long-pasta pillow-pack packing machinesHorizontais, próprias para empacotamento de massas alimentícias longas (comprimento superior a 200 mm) em pacotes tipo almofadas (pillow pack), com capacidade de produção superior a 100 pacotes por minuto e controlador lógico programável (CLP)
- 8422.40.20 Automatic metal tube or bar bundling machinesAutomática, para embalar tubos ou barras de metal, em atados de peso inferior ou igual a 2.000 kg e comprimento inferior ou igual a 12 m
- 8422.40.30 Carton case packers, 5,000 packs an hour or moreDe empacotar embalagens confeccionadas com papel ou cartão dos subitens 4811.51.22 ou 4811.59.23 em caixas ou bandejas de papel ou cartão dobráveis, com capacidade igual ou superior a 5.000 embalagens por hora
- 8422.40.90 Other packing or wrapping machineryOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.22 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8422.40
What is HS code 842240?
HS code 842240 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for packing or wrapping. This HS code covers a broad spectrum of machinery designed for the final stages of product packaging, specifically for packing or wrapping items, often after they have been filled or sealed. These machines are indispensable across nearly every manufacturing sector, from consumer goods and electronics to industrial components, ensuring products are protected, bundled, and ready for distribution or retail. The global trade in these machines is substantial, reflecting the universal need for efficient and automated packaging solutions. Importers range from large multinational corporations upgrading their facilities to smaller businesses seeking to automate manual processes. Leading exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities. Key aspects include machine speed, flexibility for different product sizes and types, integration with existing production lines, and the ability to handle various packaging materials like film, cardboard, or shrink wrap.
What products fall under HS code 842240?
Stretch wrapping machines, Shrink wrapping machines, Carton erectors, Case packers, Palletizers, Blister packaging machines, Flow wrappers, Bundling machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842240?
This code is often confused with 842230 (filling, closing, sealing machinery) if the machine performs a combination of functions, but 842240 focuses on the broader packing/wrapping aspect. It's also distinct from 842290, which covers only parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842240?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842240 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($3.4B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($2.2B) and China ($919M). World exports came to about $11.2B, 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 842240?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842240 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 18% of world imports), Germany ($424M) and Mexico ($372M). World imports came to about $9.8B, 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 842240 structured?
HS code 842240 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842240?
Brazil splits HS code 842240 into 4 NCM codes: 8422.40.10 (Horizontal long-pasta pillow-pack packing machines), 8422.40.20 (Automatic metal tube or bar bundling machines), 8422.40.30 (Carton case packers, 5,000 packs an hour or more), 8422.40.90 (Other packing or wrapping machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.