HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8441.10 – Machines; cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard

HS code 8441.10 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard. It is used for guillotine paper cutters, rotary sheeters, die-cutting machines, slitter rewinders and corrugated board cutting machines.

What HS 8441.10 covers

This HS code covers a broad range of cutting machines specifically designed for processing paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. These machines are fundamental to various industries, including packaging, printing, and stationery manufacturing. They perform tasks like sheeting rolls into precise dimensions, trimming edges, or die-cutting complex shapes. Major importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing sectors that rely heavily on paper-based products, such as packaging companies, commercial printers, and corrugated board manufacturers. Exporters are often nations with advanced industrial machinery production capabilities, particularly in precision engineering and automation. The trade in these machines is driven by the global demand for paper and paperboard products, emphasizing efficiency, accuracy, and automation in production lines. Key considerations include the type of cutting (e.g., guillotine, rotary, die-cutting), material thickness, and desired output speed.

Covers
  • Guillotine paper cutters
  • Rotary sheeters
  • Die-cutting machines
  • Slitter rewinders
  • Corrugated board cutting machines
  • Digital flatbed cutters
  • Trim waste removal systems
  • Stack paper cutters
Examples
  • Polar Mohr N 115 PRO Guillotine Cutter
  • Bobst Mastercut 106 PER Die-cutter
  • Jagenberg Vari-Roll Slitter Rewinder
  • Esko Kongsberg C64 Digital Cutter
  • Pasaban Synchro Sheeter

Codes often confused with 8441.10

Common mistake. This code can be confused with general metalworking cutting machines (8462) or even some printing finishing equipment (8443), but 844110 is specific to paper and paperboard materials. It's also distinct from parts of such machines, which fall under 844190.

84.62Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,84.43Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof8441.90Machinery; parts of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds

Top exporters and importers of HS code 844110, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Mexico reports $125M of its heading 8441 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $449M
  2. 2 Germany $274M
  3. 3 Italy $122M

World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $323M
  2. 2 India $79M
  3. 3 Germany $76M

Mexico reports $125M of its heading 8441 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $1.7B 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 8441.10 2

Brazil splits HS 8441.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8441.10.10 Slitter-winders over 2,000 m/minCortadeiras bobinadoras com velocidade de bobinado superior a 2.000 m/min
  2. 8441.10.90 Other paper or paperboard cutting machinesOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.41 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8441.10

What is HS code 844110?

HS code 844110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This HS code covers a broad range of cutting machines specifically designed for processing paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. These machines are fundamental to various industries, including packaging, printing, and stationery manufacturing. They perform tasks like sheeting rolls into precise dimensions, trimming edges, or die-cutting complex shapes. Major importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing sectors that rely heavily on paper-based products, such as packaging companies, commercial printers, and corrugated board manufacturers. Exporters are often nations with advanced industrial machinery production capabilities, particularly in precision engineering and automation. The trade in these machines is driven by the global demand for paper and paperboard products, emphasizing efficiency, accuracy, and automation in production lines. Key considerations include the type of cutting (e.g., guillotine, rotary, die-cutting), material thickness, and desired output speed.

What products fall under HS code 844110?

Guillotine paper cutters, Rotary sheeters, Die-cutting machines, Slitter rewinders, Corrugated board cutting machines, Digital flatbed cutters, Trim waste removal systems, Stack paper cutters

What are common misclassifications for HS code 844110?

This code can be confused with general metalworking cutting machines (8462) or even some printing finishing equipment (8443), but 844110 is specific to paper and paperboard materials. It's also distinct from parts of such machines, which fall under 844190.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844110?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($449M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($274M) and Italy ($122M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 844110?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($323M, 19% of world imports), India ($79M) and Germany ($76M). World imports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $125M of its heading 8441 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

How is HS code 844110 structured?

HS code 844110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (41) 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 844110?

Brazil splits HS code 844110 into 2 NCM codes: 8441.10.10 (Slitter-winders over 2,000 m/min), 8441.10.90 (Other paper or paperboard cutting machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.