Product classification
HS code for Book binding machine: 8440.10
Book-binding machinery, including book-sewing machines.
Classification of book binding machine under HS 8440.10
HS code 844010 is specifically allocated for book-binding machinery, encompassing all equipment designed for the assembly and finishing of books. This classification highlights the specialized function of these machines within the printing and publishing industry. The description explicitly includes "book-sewing machines," indicating a comprehensive coverage of the various mechanical processes involved in binding, from gathering and stitching to gluing and covering. This code ensures that machinery dedicated to transforming printed sheets into finished books is accurately categorized, distinguishing it from general-purpose machinery or equipment used in other stages of book production, such as printing.
- Covers
- Automatic perfect binding machines
- Saddle stitchers for magazines and brochures
- Wire-o and spiral binding machines
- Book sewing machines (e.g., thread sewing machines)
- Collating and gathering machines for book blocks
- Case making machines for hardcovers
- Also under 8440.10
- Heidelberg Stahlfolder
- Kolbus perfect binders
- Horizon saddle stitchers
- Muller Martini book sewing machines
Codes often confused with 8440.10
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for book-binding machinery often involve related but distinct equipment. HS code 8440.90 covers "Parts of book-binding machinery," which is for components rather than complete machines. Confusion can also arise with general machinery codes like 8479.89, "Other machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter." However, book-binding machines are specifically provided for under 8440.10, making the more general code inappropriate. Furthermore, printing machinery, such as that classified under 8443.3x (e.g., offset presses, digital printers), performs a different function in the book production workflow, focusing on applying ink to paper rather than assembling the pages into a finished book.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844010 (the code used for book binding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844010 (the code used for book binding machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 844010, not only book binding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $136M 21% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $80M 12% of world exports
- 3 China $64M 10% of world exports
World total: $638M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $117M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $44M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 China $37M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $644M 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 book binding machine
Brazil splits HS 8440.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8440.10.11Automatic-feed book-sewing machines
- 8440.10.19Other book-sewing machines
- 8440.10.20Book cover makers, over 60 a minute
- 8440.10.90Other book-binding machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about book binding machine
What is the HS code for Book binding machine?
The HS code for Book binding machine is 844010 (Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines). The HS code for a book binding machine is 844010. This code specifically covers machinery used for the assembly and finishing of books, including book-sewing machines.
How do I classify Book binding machine for customs?
Book binding machine is classified under HS code 844010 — Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are book-sewing machines classified under HS code 844010?
Yes, book-sewing machines are explicitly included in the HS description for 844010. This confirms their classification under this code as a specialized type of book-binding machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of book binding machine (HS 844010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844010 (the code used for book binding machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 21% of world exports), Thailand ($80M) and China ($64M). World exports came to about $638M, 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 book binding machine (HS 844010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844010 (the code used for book binding machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($117M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($44M) and China ($37M). World imports came to about $644M, 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 Book binding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844010 for Book binding 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 book binding machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844010 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for book binding machine depends on the product's details: 8440.10.11 (Automatic-feed book-sewing machines), 8440.10.19 (Other book-sewing machines), 8440.10.20 (Book cover makers, over 60 a minute), 8440.10.90 (Other book-binding machinery).