Product classification

HS code for MFP: 8443.31

Printing, copying, and facsimile machines, machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.

Classification of MFP under HS 8443.31

Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) are classified under HS code 8443.31. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8443 covers printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders, and other printing components. Subheading 8443.31 is specifically designed for machines that perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying, or facsimile transmission. A critical requirement for this code is that the machine must be capable of connecting to an automatic data processing (ADP) machine or to a network. This reflects the modern nature of office equipment that integrates scanning, printing, and copying into a single digital workflow. The classification is determined by the 'principal function' rule and the specific multi-functional criteria established in the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System. If a machine only prints and does not copy or fax, it falls elsewhere.

Covers
  • All-in-one inkjet printers
  • Laser multi-function peripherals (MFPs)
  • Network-connected digital copiers with printing capability
  • Workgroup document centers
  • Wireless multi-function office machines
Also under 8443.31
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M636
  • Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5560i
  • Xerox AltaLink C8170
  • Brother MFC-L8900CDW
  • Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Codes often confused with 8443.31

Common mistake. MFPs are frequently confused with HS code 8443.32, which is for machines that only perform one function (like a dedicated printer) or machines that do not connect to a network. They are also sometimes incorrectly placed in 8471 as ADP units, but Note 5(D) to Chapter 84 clarifies that printers and multi-function units are classified under 8443 even if they are used with computers.

8443.32Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network84.71Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included84.43Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS 844331 (the code used for MFP), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844331 (the code used for MFP) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 17% 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 844331, not only MFP.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$2.9B
  2. 2 China $2.8B
  3. 3 Thailand $2.2B

World total: $16.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.1B
  2. 2 Netherlands $1.7B
  3. 3 Germany $1.7B

World total: $16.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 MFP

Brazil splits HS 8443.31 into 9 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8443.31.11Inkjet MFPs, up to 45 ppm and 420 mm print width
  • 8443.31.12Solid-wax thermal transfer MFPs, up to 45 ppm
  • 8443.31.13Mono laser/LED/LCS MFPs to 45 ppm, max 280 mm
  • 8443.31.14Mono laser/LED/LCS MFPs to 45 ppm, over 280-420 mm
  • 8443.31.15Colour laser/LED/LCS MFPs, up to 45 ppm
  • 8443.31.16Other MFPs up to 45 ppm, over 420 mm wide
  • 8443.31.19Other sheet-fed MFPs, up to 45 ppm
  • 8443.31.91Thermal MFPs, over 45 ppm or not sheet-fed
  • 8443.31.99Other MFPs, over 45 ppm or not sheet-fed

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about MFP

What is the HS code for MFP?

The HS code for MFP is 844331 (Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network). The HS code for a multi-function printer capable of connecting to a network or computer is 8443.31.

How do I classify MFP for customs?

MFP is classified under HS code 844331 — Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What if the machine only copies and does not print?

If the machine is a standalone photocopier without the ability to print from a computer, it would likely fall under 8443.39 rather than 8443.31.

Which countries are the top exporters of MFP (HS 844331)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844331 (the code used for MFP) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $2.9B, 17% of world exports), China ($2.8B) and Thailand ($2.2B). World exports came to about $16.8B, 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 MFP (HS 844331)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844331 (the code used for MFP) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.1B, 18% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.7B) and Germany ($1.7B). World imports came to about $16.8B, 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 MFP the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844331 for MFP 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 MFP in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844331 into 9 NCM codes, so the right one for MFP depends on the product's details: 8443.31.11 (Inkjet MFPs, up to 45 ppm and 420 mm print width), 8443.31.12 (Solid-wax thermal transfer MFPs, up to 45 ppm), 8443.31.13 (Mono laser/LED/LCS MFPs to 45 ppm, max 280 mm), 8443.31.14 (Mono laser/LED/LCS MFPs to 45 ppm, over 280-420 mm), 8443.31.15 (Colour laser/LED/LCS MFPs, up to 45 ppm), 8443.31.16 (Other MFPs up to 45 ppm, over 420 mm wide), and more.