Product classification
HS code for Carton 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 carton making machine under HS 8441.30
The HS code 8441.30 is assigned to machinery used for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums, or similar containers from paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. This classification is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8441 is specifically for 'Other machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds.' Subheading 8441.30 focuses on machines that transform flat sheets or rolls of paperboard into three-dimensional containers through mechanical processes like folding, gluing, or stitching. The classification is based on the machine's primary function of container assembly. It is important to note that this code excludes machines that produce containers by moulding paper pulp (which are classified under 8441.40). Industrial carton-making machines often incorporate several stages, including creasing the board, applying adhesive, and folding the flaps to create a finished box. According to the General Rules of Interpretation, specifically GRI 3(b), if a machine performs multiple functions, it is classified by its principal function. In the case of 8441.30, the principal function must be the construction of the container. This code also excludes bookbinding machinery and general packaging or wrapping machinery, which are used to place products into already-formed containers rather than making the containers themselves.
- Covers
- Automatic carton folding and gluing machines
- Rigid box making machines
- Corrugated box slotting and folding machines
- Paperboard tube winding machines
- Case making machinery for paperboard containers
- 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. This machinery is frequently confused with HS code 8422.40, which covers packing or wrapping machinery. The distinction lies in whether the machine creates the container (8441.30) or fills/seals an existing container (8422.40). Another common misclassification is 8441.10, which is reserved for machines that only cut paper or paperboard without forming a container. Additionally, machines that mould paper pulp into shapes (like egg cartons) should be classified under 8441.40 rather than 8441.30. Finally, if the machine is primarily for printing on the boxes, it may fall under 8443.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844130 (the code used for carton making machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844130 (the code used for carton 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 carton 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 carton 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 carton making machine
What is the HS code for Carton making machine?
The HS code for Carton 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 a carton making machine is 8441.30, which covers machinery for making boxes, cases, and similar containers from paper or paperboard.
How do I classify Carton making machine for customs?
Carton 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 include machines that make plastic boxes?
No, machines for making boxes from plastics are classified in heading 8477, which covers machinery for working rubber or plastics.
Which countries are the top exporters of carton making machine (HS 844130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844130 (the code used for carton 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 carton making machine (HS 844130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844130 (the code used for carton 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 Carton making machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844130 for Carton 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 carton making machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844130 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for carton making machine depends on the product's details: 8441.30.10 (Box folder-gluers), 8441.30.90 (Other carton, box or tube making machines).