HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8439.30 – Machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard
HS code 8439.30 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for finishing paper or paperboard. It is used for paper coaters, laminators, supercalenders, slitters and rewinders.
What HS 8439.30 covers
This HS code covers machinery specifically designed for finishing paper or paperboard, which are post-production processes that enhance the properties, appearance, or usability of the material. These finishing steps are crucial for tailoring paper and paperboard to specific applications, such as printing, packaging, or specialized industrial uses. Equipment in this category includes machines for coating, laminating, supercalendering, slitting, rewinding, embossing, and cutting. The quality and efficiency of these machines directly impact the final product's market value and performance. Major importers are paper mills and converting plants globally, particularly in regions with high demand for high-quality printed materials and specialized packaging. Key exporters include technologically advanced countries like Germany, Italy, and Japan, known for their precision engineering in the printing and paper industries.
- Covers
- Paper coaters
- Laminators
- Supercalenders
- Slitters
- Rewinders
- Embossers
- Sheet cutters
- Trimmers
- Sheeters
- Examples
- Valmet coating machines
- Voith finishing lines
- Jagenberg slitters
- Bielomatik sheet cutters
Codes often confused with 8439.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with 843920 (paper making machinery) if the finishing process is seen as an integral part of paper production, or 844110 (cutting machines for paper) if the primary function is just cutting. The key is the 'finishing' aspect beyond basic sheet formation.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843930, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843930 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 $286M 44% of world exports
- 2 Germany $128M 20% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $74M 12% of world exports
World total: $643M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $111M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $93M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $36M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $706M 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 8439.30 4
Brazil splits HS 8439.30 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8439.30.10 Paper winding and tensioning machinesBobinadoras-esticadoras
- 8439.30.20 Paper impregnating machinesPara impregnar
- 8439.30.30 Paper corrugating machinesPara ondular
- 8439.30.90 Other paper finishing machineryOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.39 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8439.30
What is HS code 843930?
HS code 843930 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard. This HS code covers machinery specifically designed for finishing paper or paperboard, which are post-production processes that enhance the properties, appearance, or usability of the material. These finishing steps are crucial for tailoring paper and paperboard to specific applications, such as printing, packaging, or specialized industrial uses. Equipment in this category includes machines for coating, laminating, supercalendering, slitting, rewinding, embossing, and cutting. The quality and efficiency of these machines directly impact the final product's market value and performance. Major importers are paper mills and converting plants globally, particularly in regions with high demand for high-quality printed materials and specialized packaging. Key exporters include technologically advanced countries like Germany, Italy, and Japan, known for their precision engineering in the printing and paper industries.
What products fall under HS code 843930?
Paper coaters, laminators, supercalenders, slitters, rewinders, embossers, sheet cutters, trimmers, sheeters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843930?
Can be confused with 843920 (paper making machinery) if the finishing process is seen as an integral part of paper production, or 844110 (cutting machines for paper) if the primary function is just cutting. The key is the 'finishing' aspect beyond basic sheet formation.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843930?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843930 in UN Comtrade data were China ($286M, 44% of world exports), Germany ($128M) and Czechia ($74M). World exports came to about $643M, 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 843930?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843930 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($111M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($93M) and Italy ($36M). World imports came to about $706M, 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 843930 structured?
HS code 843930 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (39) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843930?
Brazil splits HS code 843930 into 4 NCM codes: 8439.30.10 (Paper winding and tensioning machines), 8439.30.20 (Paper impregnating machines), 8439.30.30 (Paper corrugating machines), 8439.30.90 (Other paper finishing machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.