HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8443.11 – Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed
HS code 8443.11 is the 6-digit subheading for printing machinery, offset, reel-fed. It is used for web offset presses, newspaper printing machines, magazine printing presses, commercial web presses and heatset web presses.
What HS 8443.11 covers
This HS code encompasses large-scale, industrial offset printing machinery that uses a continuous roll (reel) of paper or other substrate. These machines are the workhorses of high-volume commercial printing, primarily used for newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and certain types of packaging where speed and efficiency are paramount. Key players in international trade for these goods include major printing houses, media conglomerates, and large-scale packaging manufacturers who import them to meet massive production demands. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms in developed industrial nations. Understanding the 'reel-fed' aspect is crucial, as it signifies continuous web printing, allowing for incredibly fast production speeds and often integrated finishing processes, making them a significant capital investment for any large-scale print operation.
- Covers
- Web offset presses
- Newspaper printing machines
- Magazine printing presses
- Commercial web presses
- Heatset web presses
- Coldset web presses
- Continuous form offset presses
- Examples
- Manroland Lithoman
- KBA Commander
- Goss Universal
- Komori System 38
- Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 (some configurations)
Codes often confused with 8443.11
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 844313 (other offset printing machinery) if the reel-fed characteristic is overlooked, or 844317 (gravure printing machinery) due to both being high-volume web-fed processes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844311, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844311 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, 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 Germany $51M 22% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $40M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $28M 12% of world exports
World total: $236M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $42M 16% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $37M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $17M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $268M 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 8443.11 2
Brazil splits HS 8443.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8443.11.10 Reel-fed offset newspaper presses, 900 mm or widerPara impressão multicolor de jornais, de largura igual ou superior a 900 mm, com unidades de impressão em configuração torre e dispositivos automáticos de emendar bobinas
- 8443.11.90 Other reel-fed offset printing machineryOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.43 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8443.11
What is HS code 844311?
HS code 844311 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed. This HS code encompasses large-scale, industrial offset printing machinery that uses a continuous roll (reel) of paper or other substrate. These machines are the workhorses of high-volume commercial printing, primarily used for newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and certain types of packaging where speed and efficiency are paramount. Key players in international trade for these goods include major printing houses, media conglomerates, and large-scale packaging manufacturers who import them to meet massive production demands. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms in developed industrial nations. Understanding the 'reel-fed' aspect is crucial, as it signifies continuous web printing, allowing for incredibly fast production speeds and often integrated finishing processes, making them a significant capital investment for any large-scale print operation.
What products fall under HS code 844311?
Web offset presses, newspaper printing machines, magazine printing presses, commercial web presses, heatset web presses, coldset web presses, continuous form offset presses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844311?
This code can be confused with 844313 (other offset printing machinery) if the reel-fed characteristic is overlooked, or 844317 (gravure printing machinery) due to both being high-volume web-fed processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844311?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844311 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($51M, 22% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($40M) and China ($28M). World exports came to about $236M, 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 844311?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844311 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($42M, 16% of world imports), the Netherlands ($37M) and the United States ($17M). World imports came to about $268M, 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 844311 structured?
HS code 844311 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (43) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844311?
Brazil splits HS code 844311 into 2 NCM codes: 8443.11.10 (Reel-fed offset newspaper presses, 900 mm or wider), 8443.11.90 (Other reel-fed offset printing machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.