Product classification
HS code for Box making machine: 8441.30
Machines, for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Classification of box making machine under HS 8441.30
Box making machines are classified under HS code 8441.30. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8441 is dedicated to other machinery for making up paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds. Sub-heading 8441.30 is reserved for machines used for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums, or similar containers by methods other than molding. These machines typically involve processes such as folding, gluing, and stitching paperboard or corrugated fiberboard into finished packaging products. The classification is determined by the material the machine processes (paper/paperboard) and the specific end-product it creates (containers). If the machine creates boxes from plastic or metal, it would be classified elsewhere, making the 8441.30 code highly specific to the paper conversion industry.
- Covers
- Corrugated box making machines
- Folding carton gluing machines
- Rigid box assembly machines
- Cardboard tube winding machines
- Paperboard drum making machinery
- Stitching machines for cardboard boxes
- Also under 8441.30
- Bobst Masterfold 110 A3 Folder-Gluer
- EMBA 245 QS Flexo Folder Gluer
- Guschky & Tönnesmann Spiral Tube Winder
- Heiber + Schröder Tray Erector
- KBA-Flexotecnica Corrugated Box Machine
Codes often confused with 8441.30
Common mistake. Box making machines are often confused with HS code 8422.40, which covers packing or wrapping machinery. The distinction lies in the function: 8441.30 is for the manufacture of the empty box itself, while 8422.40 is for machines that place products into boxes and seal them. Another error is using 8441.10, which is strictly for cutting machines. If the machine both cuts and folds/glues to form a box, 8441.30 is the correct, more specific classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844130 (the code used for box making machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844130 (the code used for box making machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% 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 844130, not only box making machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $543M 29% of world exports
- 2 France $286M 15% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $211M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $292M 18% of world imports
- 2 Italy $114M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $113M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 box making machine
Brazil splits HS 8441.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8441.30.10Box folder-gluers
- 8441.30.90Other carton, box or tube making machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about box making machine
What is the HS code for Box making machine?
The HS code for Box making machine is 844130 (Machines; for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard). The HS code for machines that manufacture boxes from paper or paperboard is 8441.30.
How do I classify Box making machine for customs?
Box making machine is classified under HS code 844130 — Machines; for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover machines that make plastic boxes?
No, machines that manufacture boxes from plastic materials are generally classified under 8477.80, as they fall under machinery for working plastics.
Which countries are the top exporters of box making machine (HS 844130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844130 (the code used for box making machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($543M, 29% of world exports), France ($286M) and Switzerland ($211M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 box making machine (HS 844130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844130 (the code used for box making machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($292M, 18% of world imports), Italy ($114M) and Germany ($113M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Box making machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844130 for Box 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 box making machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844130 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for box making machine depends on the product's details: 8441.30.10 (Box folder-gluers), 8441.30.90 (Other carton, box or tube making machines).