Product classification
HS code for Labelling machine: 8422.30
Machinery, for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages.
Classification of labelling machine under HS 8422.30
Labelling machines are classified under HS code 8422.30, which specifically covers machinery designed for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling, or labelling bottles, cans, bags, or other containers. This classification is determined by the machine's primary function in the packaging and bottling industry. Whether the equipment is a high-speed rotary labeller used in a beverage plant or a linear applicator for pharmaceutical vials, it falls under this subheading. The code is part of the broader 8422 heading, which includes dishwashing machines and other packing or wrapping machinery. The classification remains the same regardless of the technology used to apply the label—be it pressure-sensitive, hot-melt glue, or cold glue—as long as the machine is intended for container labelling. It is important to distinguish these industrial machines from office equipment or handheld devices, which have different classifications based on their design and intended use.
- Covers
- Automatic bottle labelling machines
- Rotary label applicators
- Shrink sleeve labelling machinery
- Self-adhesive label dispensers for containers
- Also under 8422.30
- Krones Bottle Fillers
- Sidel Aseptic Fillers
- GEA Sealing Machines
- Domino Labeling Systems
- Ishida Multihead Weighers (often integrated)
Codes often confused with 8422.30
Common mistake. This machinery is often confused with HS code 8422.40, which covers "other" packing or wrapping machinery. While a labelling machine is part of the packaging line, 8422.30 is more specific to the act of labelling. Additionally, 8443 (printing machinery) is sometimes used if the machine prints the label as well, but if the primary function is application to a container, 8422.30 remains the correct choice.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842230 (the code used for labelling machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842230 (the code used for labelling machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 32% 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 842230, not only labelling machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $4.1B 32% of world exports
- 2 China $2.4B 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $2.1B 16% 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 Mexico $638M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $420M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $11.7B 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 labelling machine
Brazil splits HS 8422.30 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8422.30.10Bottle filling, sealing and labelling machinery
- 8422.30.21Box or bag fillers for powders or grains
- 8422.30.22Fill-and-close machines, paper or paperboard packs
- 8422.30.23Tube filling machines, 100 per minute or more
- 8422.30.29Other filling, closing or labelling machinery
- 8422.30.30Machinery for aerating beverages
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about labelling machine
What is the HS code for Labelling machine?
The HS code for Labelling machine is 842230 (Machinery; for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages). The correct HS code for an industrial labelling machine is 8422.30, which includes machinery for labelling bottles, cans, and other containers.
How do I classify Labelling machine for customs?
Labelling machine is classified under HS code 842230 — Machinery; for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include handheld label printers?
No, handheld label printers used for office work or retail pricing are generally classified under HS code 8472.90 as other office machines.
Which countries are the top exporters of labelling machine (HS 842230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842230 (the code used for labelling machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($4.1B, 32% of world exports), China ($2.4B) and Italy ($2.1B). 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 labelling machine (HS 842230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842230 (the code used for labelling machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 17% of world imports), Mexico ($638M) and the United Kingdom ($420M). World imports came to about $11.7B, 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 Labelling machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842230 for Labelling 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 labelling machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842230 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for labelling machine depends on the product's details: 8422.30.10 (Bottle filling, sealing and labelling machinery), 8422.30.21 (Box or bag fillers for powders or grains), 8422.30.22 (Fill-and-close machines, paper or paperboard packs), 8422.30.23 (Tube filling machines, 100 per minute or more), 8422.30.29 (Other filling, closing or labelling machinery), 8422.30.30 (Machinery for aerating beverages).