HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8441.30 – Machines; for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard
HS code 8441.30 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard. It is used for carton erecting machines, box folding and gluing machines, tube winding machines, drum making machines and tray forming machines.
What HS 8441.30 covers
This HS code covers machinery used to manufacture a wide array of paper and paperboard containers, excluding those made by moulding. This includes equipment for folding, gluing, and forming cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, and drums. These machines are vital for the packaging industry, serving sectors from food and beverage to electronics and pharmaceuticals. Major importers are typically countries with large manufacturing bases that require extensive packaging solutions for their products, or those with significant consumer markets. Exporters are often nations with advanced engineering capabilities, specializing in high-speed, automated packaging machinery. The trade is driven by the global demand for efficient, cost-effective, and often sustainable packaging solutions. Key considerations include the type of container (e.g., folding cartons, rigid boxes, spiral-wound tubes), production speed, and the ability to handle various paperboard thicknesses and finishes.
- Covers
- Carton erecting machines
- Box folding and gluing machines
- Tube winding machines
- Drum making machines
- Tray forming machines
- Corrugated box making machines
- Die-cutting and creasing machines
- Partition inserters
- Examples
- Bobst Masterfold 110 A3 Folder-Gluer
- EMBA 245 QS Flexo Folder Gluer
- Guschky & Tönnesmann Spiral Tube Winder
- Heiber + Schröder Tray Erector
- KBA-Flexotecnica Corrugated Box Machine
Codes often confused with 8441.30
Common mistake. This code is specific to the *making* of paper/paperboard containers, differentiating it from general packaging machinery (8422) that might fill or seal them. It's also distinct from machines that *mould* paper articles (844140).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844130 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% 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 China $543M 29% of world exports
- 2 France $286M 15% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $211M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $292M 18% of world imports
- 2 Italy $114M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $113M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 8441.30 2
Brazil splits HS 8441.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8441.30.10 Box folder-gluersDe dobrar e colar, para fabricação de caixas
- 8441.30.90 Other carton, box or tube making 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 8441.30
What is HS code 844130?
HS code 844130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This HS code covers machinery used to manufacture a wide array of paper and paperboard containers, excluding those made by moulding. This includes equipment for folding, gluing, and forming cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, and drums. These machines are vital for the packaging industry, serving sectors from food and beverage to electronics and pharmaceuticals. Major importers are typically countries with large manufacturing bases that require extensive packaging solutions for their products, or those with significant consumer markets. Exporters are often nations with advanced engineering capabilities, specializing in high-speed, automated packaging machinery. The trade is driven by the global demand for efficient, cost-effective, and often sustainable packaging solutions. Key considerations include the type of container (e.g., folding cartons, rigid boxes, spiral-wound tubes), production speed, and the ability to handle various paperboard thicknesses and finishes.
What products fall under HS code 844130?
Carton erecting machines, Box folding and gluing machines, Tube winding machines, Drum making machines, Tray forming machines, Corrugated box making machines, Die-cutting and creasing machines, Partition inserters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844130?
This code is specific to the *making* of paper/paperboard containers, differentiating it from general packaging machinery (8422) that might fill or seal them. It's also distinct from machines that *mould* paper articles (844140).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844130 in UN Comtrade data were China ($543M, 29% of world exports), France ($286M) and Switzerland ($211M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 844130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844130 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($292M, 18% of world imports), Italy ($114M) and Germany ($113M). World imports 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.
How is HS code 844130 structured?
HS code 844130 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844130?
Brazil splits HS code 844130 into 2 NCM codes: 8441.30.10 (Box folder-gluers), 8441.30.90 (Other carton, box or tube making machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.