HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8443.19 – Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1
HS code 8443.19 is the 6-digit subheading for printing machinery, used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1. It is used for industrial screen printing presses, industrial pad printing machines, specialized textile printers (non-digital), industrial label printers (non-flexo/offset/gravure) and security document printers (specialized).
What HS 8443.19 covers
This is a residual category for printing machinery that uses plates, cylinders, or other printing components from HS heading 84.42 (which covers machinery for preparing printing components) but is not specifically classified under offset, letterpress, flexographic, or gravure methods (8443.11 through 8443.17). This code typically covers niche or highly specialized industrial printing processes that still rely on traditional printing components, often for specific industrial applications, materials, or unique finishing effects. Importers and exporters in this segment are usually specialized printing companies or manufacturers of unique, custom printing solutions. It's a 'basket' code for less common or highly specialized industrial printing methods that don't fit neatly into the more specific categories, often involving bespoke machinery for particular manufacturing lines.
- Covers
- Industrial screen printing presses
- Industrial pad printing machines
- Specialized textile printers (non-digital)
- Industrial label printers (non-flexo/offset/gravure)
- Security document printers (specialized)
- Examples
- M&R Gauntlet (industrial screen printing)
- Teca-Print (industrial pad printing)
- specific industrial textile printers from Zimmer Austria
- specialized industrial coding and marking systems
Codes often confused with 8443.19
Common mistake. As a 'basket' code, it's often confused with more specific printing methods (e.g., 844313 for offset, 844316 for flexo) if the unique printing mechanism isn't clearly defined. It's also distinct from digital printers (84433x).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 844319, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 844319 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 China $308M 20% of world exports
- 2 Israel $261M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $115M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $217M 16% of world imports
- 2 India $97M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$86M 6.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.4B 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 codes for 8443.19 2
Brazil splits HS 8443.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8443.19.10 Screen printing machineryPara serigrafia
- 8443.19.90 Other printing machinery using plates or cylindersOutros
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 8443.19
What is HS code 844319?
HS code 844319 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1. This is a residual category for printing machinery that uses plates, cylinders, or other printing components from HS heading 84.42 (which covers machinery for preparing printing components) but is not specifically classified under offset, letterpress, flexographic, or gravure methods (8443.11 through 8443.17). This code typically covers niche or highly specialized industrial printing processes that still rely on traditional printing components, often for specific industrial applications, materials, or unique finishing effects. Importers and exporters in this segment are usually specialized printing companies or manufacturers of unique, custom printing solutions. It's a 'basket' code for less common or highly specialized industrial printing methods that don't fit neatly into the more specific categories, often involving bespoke machinery for particular manufacturing lines.
What products fall under HS code 844319?
Industrial screen printing presses, industrial pad printing machines, specialized textile printers (non-digital), industrial label printers (non-flexo/offset/gravure), security document printers (specialized)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 844319?
As a 'basket' code, it's often confused with more specific printing methods (e.g., 844313 for offset, 844316 for flexo) if the unique printing mechanism isn't clearly defined. It's also distinct from digital printers (84433x).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 844319?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 844319 in UN Comtrade data were China ($308M, 20% of world exports), Israel ($261M) and Italy ($115M). 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 844319?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 844319 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($217M, 16% of world imports), India ($97M) and Vietnam (about $86M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 844319 structured?
HS code 844319 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 844319?
Brazil splits HS code 844319 into 2 NCM codes: 8443.19.10 (Screen printing machinery), 8443.19.90 (Other printing machinery using plates or cylinders). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.