HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8443.12 – Printing machinery; offset, sheet-fed, office type (sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36cm in the unfolded state)

HS code 8443.12 is the 6-digit subheading for printing machinery, offset, sheet-fed, office type (sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36cm in the unfolded state). It is used for small format offset presses, desktop offset printers, office offset duplicators, single-color office offset machines and two-color office offset machines.

What HS 8443.12 covers

This category covers smaller, sheet-fed offset printing machinery specifically designed for office use, with a maximum sheet size of 22 x 36cm. These machines are typically found in quick-print shops, educational institutions, small businesses, or corporate mailrooms where short-run, high-quality documents like forms, stationery, or small brochures are produced. Unlike their larger industrial counterparts, these machines prioritize ease of use, compact size, and cost-effectiveness for specific, limited-scale applications. Importers are often small to medium-sized enterprises and educational bodies seeking in-house printing capabilities. Exporters are manufacturers specializing in compact and accessible printing solutions. The defined sheet size is a critical differentiator, ensuring these are not confused with larger commercial sheet-fed presses.

Covers
  • Small format offset presses
  • Desktop offset printers
  • Office offset duplicators
  • Single-color office offset machines
  • Two-color office offset machines
  • Quick print offset machines
  • Mini offset presses
Examples
  • Ryobi 3302M
  • Hamada C248
  • AB Dick 9800 series
  • Multilith 1250
  • Heidelberg Printmaster QM 46

Codes often confused with 8443.12

Common mistake. Often confused with 844331 or 844332 (digital multifunction/single-function printers) due to 'office type,' but these are specifically offset technology. Also, 844313 (other offset) if the sheet size limit is missed.

8443.31Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network8443.32Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network8443.13Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1

Top exporters and importers of HS code 844312, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844312 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 24% 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. 1 Thailand $8.7M
  2. 2 United States $5.4M
  3. 3 Germany $1.8M

World total: $24M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$5.2M
  2. 2 Egypt $3.4M
  3. 3 India $2.6M

World total: $22M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 8443.12

Brazil does not split HS 8443.12: its NCM code is 8443.12.00.

  1. 8443.12.00 Office sheet-fed offset presses, max 22 x 36 cmMáquinas e aparelhos de impressão, por ofsete, do tipo utilizado em escritórios, alimentados por folhas em que um lado não seja superior a 22 cm e que o outro não seja superior a 36 cm, quando não dobradas

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 8443.12

What is HS code 844312?

HS code 844312 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Printing machinery; offset, sheet-fed, office type (sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36cm in the unfolded state). This category covers smaller, sheet-fed offset printing machinery specifically designed for office use, with a maximum sheet size of 22 x 36cm. These machines are typically found in quick-print shops, educational institutions, small businesses, or corporate mailrooms where short-run, high-quality documents like forms, stationery, or small brochures are produced. Unlike their larger industrial counterparts, these machines prioritize ease of use, compact size, and cost-effectiveness for specific, limited-scale applications. Importers are often small to medium-sized enterprises and educational bodies seeking in-house printing capabilities. Exporters are manufacturers specializing in compact and accessible printing solutions. The defined sheet size is a critical differentiator, ensuring these are not confused with larger commercial sheet-fed presses.

What products fall under HS code 844312?

Small format offset presses, desktop offset printers, office offset duplicators, single-color office offset machines, two-color office offset machines, quick print offset machines, mini offset presses

What are common misclassifications for HS code 844312?

Often confused with 844331 or 844332 (digital multifunction/single-function printers) due to 'office type,' but these are specifically offset technology. Also, 844313 (other offset) if the sheet size limit is missed.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844312?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844312 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($8.7M, 37% of world exports), the United States ($5.4M) and Germany ($1.8M). World exports came to about $24M, 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 844312?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844312 in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $5.2M, 24% of world imports), Egypt ($3.4M) and India ($2.6M). World imports came to about $22M, 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 844312 structured?

HS code 844312 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 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844312?

In Brazil, HS code 844312 is NCM 8443.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.