Product classification
HS code for Bag making machine: 8441.20
Machines, for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Classification of bag making machine under HS 8441.20
HS code 844120 is specifically designated for "Machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard." A "Bag making machine" directly falls under this description, provided its primary function is the production of such paper-based articles. This code is precise in its scope, focusing on the output product (bags, sacks, or envelopes) and the material used (paper pulp, paper, or paperboard). It covers machinery that performs various operations, including feeding, folding, gluing, and cutting, to transform raw paper materials into finished bags or envelopes for packaging or other uses.
- Covers
- Automatic paper bag manufacturing machines
- Machines for producing multi-wall paper sacks
- Envelope making machines for various sizes and styles
- Machines designed for forming and sealing paper shopping bags
- Industrial equipment for manufacturing paper-based packaging
- Also under 8441.20
- W&H VAREX II Blown Film Line (for paper bags)
- Newlong DS-9C Bag Closing Machine
- BHS Corrugated Bag Making Machine
- F.L. Smithe Webmaster Envelope Machine
- Ruian Gaoguang Paper Bag Machine
Codes often confused with 8441.20
Common mistake. A common misclassification can occur with HS code 844110, which covers "Cutting machines." While a bag-making machine may incorporate cutting mechanisms, its primary function is the comprehensive process of forming and assembling bags, not merely cutting materials. Therefore, a machine whose main purpose is bag production should be classified under 844120. Another significant distinction is with HS code 847780, which covers "Other machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials." If a machine is designed to make plastic bags, it would be classified under 847780, not 844120, as the latter is strictly for paper-based materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844120 (the code used for bag making machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844120 (the code used for bag making machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 844120, not only bag making machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $195M 42% of world exports
- 2 China $164M 36% of world exports
- 3 France $22M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $458M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $74M 17% of world imports
- 2 France $22M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $20M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $441M 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 code for bag making machine
Brazil classifies bag making machine under NCM 8441.20.00: HS 8441.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bag making machine
What is the HS code for Bag making machine?
The HS code for Bag making machine is 844120 (Machines; for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard). The HS code for a bag making machine, specifically designed for producing bags, sacks, or envelopes from paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, is 844120.
How do I classify Bag making machine for customs?
Bag making machine is classified under HS code 844120 — Machines; for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a machine for making plastic bags classified under HS code 844120?
No, HS code 844120 is specifically for machines making bags, sacks, or envelopes from paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. Machines designed for manufacturing plastic bags would typically be classified under Chapter 84, often within heading 8477, which covers machinery for working plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of bag making machine (HS 844120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844120 (the code used for bag making machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($195M, 42% of world exports), China ($164M) and France ($22M). World exports came to about $458M, 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 bag making machine (HS 844120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844120 (the code used for bag making machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($74M, 17% of world imports), France ($22M) and Türkiye ($20M). World imports came to about $441M, 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.
Is the HS code for Bag making machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844120 for Bag making machine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bag making machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, bag making machine (HS 844120) is classified under NCM 8441.20.00.