HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8443.13 – Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1

HS code 8443.13 is the 6-digit subheading for printing machinery, offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1. It is used for commercial sheet-fed offset presses, multi-color offset presses, large format offset printers, perfecting offset presses and UV offset presses.

What HS 8443.13 covers

This is the general category for offset printing machinery not specifically covered by the reel-fed (844311) or small office-type sheet-fed (844312) classifications. It primarily encompasses the vast majority of commercial sheet-fed offset presses, which are larger, more sophisticated, and capable of printing on a wide range of sheet sizes for diverse applications. These machines are central to the production of high-quality brochures, books, posters, packaging, and marketing materials. Importers are typically large commercial printing companies, packaging converters, and book publishers seeking high-precision, multi-color printing capabilities. Exporters are the world's leading manufacturers of industrial printing equipment. These presses are known for their excellent color reproduction, versatility, and efficiency in medium to long print runs.

Covers
  • Commercial sheet-fed offset presses
  • Multi-color offset presses
  • Large format offset printers
  • Perfecting offset presses
  • UV offset presses
  • Packaging offset machines
  • Book printing offset presses
Examples
  • Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106
  • Komori Lithrone G40
  • Manroland Roland 700
  • KBA Rapida 106
  • Ryobi MHI 920 series

Codes often confused with 8443.13

Common mistake. Can be confused with 844311 if the reel-fed aspect is not clear, or 844312 if the sheet size is overlooked; this code serves as the default for most commercial sheet-fed offset presses.

8443.11Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed8443.12Printing machinery; offset, sheet-fed, office type (sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36cm in the unfolded state)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 844313, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844313 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% 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 Germany $1.4B
  2. 2 Japan $421M
  3. 3 China $303M

World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $534M
  2. 2 Italy $277M
  3. 3 India $166M

World total: $2.7B 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 8443.13 4

Brazil splits HS 8443.13 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8443.13.10 Multicolour offset presses for plastic containersPara impressão multicolor de recipientes de matérias plásticas, cilíndricos, cônicos ou de faces planas
  2. 8443.13.2 Sheet-fed, with a sheet size of 37.5 cm x 51 cm or lessAlimentados por folhas de formato inferior ou igual a 37,5 cm x 51 cm Group
  3. 8443.13.21 Small sheet-fed offset presses, 12,000+ sheets/hCom velocidade de impressão igual ou superior a 12.000 folhas por hora
  4. 8443.13.29 Other small-format sheet-fed offset pressesOutros
  5. 8443.13.90 Other 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 8443.13

What is HS code 844313?

HS code 844313 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1. This is the general category for offset printing machinery not specifically covered by the reel-fed (844311) or small office-type sheet-fed (844312) classifications. It primarily encompasses the vast majority of commercial sheet-fed offset presses, which are larger, more sophisticated, and capable of printing on a wide range of sheet sizes for diverse applications. These machines are central to the production of high-quality brochures, books, posters, packaging, and marketing materials. Importers are typically large commercial printing companies, packaging converters, and book publishers seeking high-precision, multi-color printing capabilities. Exporters are the world's leading manufacturers of industrial printing equipment. These presses are known for their excellent color reproduction, versatility, and efficiency in medium to long print runs.

What products fall under HS code 844313?

Commercial sheet-fed offset presses, multi-color offset presses, large format offset printers, perfecting offset presses, UV offset presses, packaging offset machines, book printing offset presses

What are common misclassifications for HS code 844313?

Can be confused with 844311 if the reel-fed aspect is not clear, or 844312 if the sheet size is overlooked; this code serves as the default for most commercial sheet-fed offset presses.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844313?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844313 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.4B, 51% of world exports), Japan ($421M) and China ($303M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 844313?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844313 in UN Comtrade data were China ($534M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($277M) and India ($166M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 844313 structured?

HS code 844313 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 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844313?

Brazil splits HS code 844313 into 4 NCM codes: 8443.13.10 (Multicolour offset presses for plastic containers), 8443.13.21 (Small sheet-fed offset presses, 12,000+ sheets/h), 8443.13.29 (Other small-format sheet-fed offset presses), 8443.13.90 (Other offset printing machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.