Product classification
HS code for Fax machine: 8443.32
Printing, copying, and facsimile machines, single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.
Classification of fax machine under HS 8443.32
The classification of fax machines under HS code 8443.32 is determined by their functional characteristics as single-function devices designed for the transmission and reception of facsimiles. This code is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses mechanical appliances and machinery. Specifically, heading 8443 covers printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders, and other printing components. Within this heading, the 8443.3x series addresses machines that perform printing, copying, or facsimile functions. Subheading 8443.32 is reserved for machines that are not "multifunctional" (which are classified under 8443.31) but are capable of connecting to an automatic data processing (ADP) machine or to a network. This connectivity is a critical technical requirement, distinguishing modern digital fax machines from older, purely analog telephonic devices. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since the device's primary purpose is the reproduction of documents via facsimile and it possesses network interface capabilities, it is correctly placed here.
- Covers
- Standalone thermal transfer fax machines
- Laser facsimile terminals with Ethernet ports
- Inkjet fax machines with USB connectivity for ADP
- Single-function network fax servers (hardware)
- Portable facsimile machines for mobile professionals
- Also under 8443.32
- HP LaserJet Pro M404dn
- Canon PIXMA Pro-200
- Epson SureColor P900
- Brother HL-L6200DW
- Zebra ZT411 (industrial label printer)
Codes often confused with 8443.32
Common mistake. Fax machines are frequently misclassified under 8443.31, which is the code for multifunction devices that combine printing, copying, and faxing. If a machine can also act as a photocopier or a standard printer, it must be moved to 8443.31. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8517.62, which covers machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images, or other data. While a fax machine does transmit images, the specific heading for facsimile machines in 8443 takes precedence over the more general telecommunications heading in 8517, per GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 844332 (the code used for fax machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844332 (the code used for fax machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% 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 844332, not only fax machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.1B 24% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $1.2B 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 9.4% of world exports
World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.9B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.1B 10.0% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $852M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $11.5B 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 fax machine
Brazil splits HS 8443.32 into 19 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8443.32.21Line impact printers
- 8443.32.22Braille impact printers
- 8443.32.23Dot-matrix impact printers
- 8443.32.29Other impact printers
- 8443.32.31Inkjet printers, up to 45 ppm and 420 mm width
- 8443.32.32Solid-wax thermal transfer printers, up to 45 ppm
- 8443.32.33Mono laser/LED/LCS printers to 45 ppm, max 280 mm
- 8443.32.34Mono laser/LED/LCS printers, over 280 up to 420 mm
- 8443.32.35Colour laser/LED/LCS printers, up to 20 ppm
- 8443.32.36Colour laser/LED/LCS printers, over 20 to 45 ppm
- 8443.32.37Thermal medical diagnostic image printers
- 8443.32.38Other printers up to 45 ppm, over 420 mm wide
- 8443.32.39Other sheet-fed printers, up to 45 ppm
- 8443.32.40Other sheet-fed printers, over 45 ppm
- 8443.32.51Pen plotters
- 8443.32.52Other plotters, over 580 mm wide
- 8443.32.59Other plotters, up to 580 mm wide
- 8443.32.91Fluorescent inkjet postal barcode printers
- 8443.32.99Other connectable printers, copiers, fax machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fax machine
What is the HS code for Fax machine?
The HS code for Fax machine is 844332 (Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network). The specific HS code for a single-function fax machine that can connect to a network or computer is 8443.32.
How do I classify Fax machine for customs?
Fax machine is classified under HS code 844332 — Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are multifunction fax machines classified?
Machines that perform faxing along with printing and copying are classified under HS code 8443.31, as they are considered multifunction devices.
Which countries are the top exporters of fax machine (HS 844332)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844332 (the code used for fax machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.1B, 24% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.2B) and Germany ($1.2B). World exports came to about $12.9B, 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 fax machine (HS 844332)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844332 (the code used for fax machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.1B) and the Netherlands ($852M). World imports came to about $11.5B, 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 Fax machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844332 for Fax 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 fax machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844332 into 19 NCM codes, so the right one for fax machine depends on the product's details: 8443.32.21 (Line impact printers), 8443.32.22 (Braille impact printers), 8443.32.23 (Dot-matrix impact printers), 8443.32.29 (Other impact printers), 8443.32.31 (Inkjet printers, up to 45 ppm and 420 mm width), 8443.32.32 (Solid-wax thermal transfer printers, up to 45 ppm), and more.