Product classification

HS code for Offset printing machine: 8443.13

Printing machinery, offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1.

Classification of offset printing machine under HS 8443.13

Offset printing machines are classified under HS code 8443.13. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8443 is specifically for printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders, and other printing components. Offset printing is a process where the inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. The sub-heading 8443.13 is a residual category for offset printing machinery that does not meet the criteria for 8443.11 (reel-fed) or 8443.12 (sheet-fed, office type). Typically, 8443.13 covers sheet-fed offset presses used in commercial environments where the sheet size exceeds 22 x 36 cm. These machines are complex mechanical systems involving multiple rollers, dampening systems, and precise registration mechanisms. The classification is determined by the mechanical method of ink transfer and the feeding mechanism of the substrate.

Covers
  • Commercial sheet-fed offset printing presses
  • Large format offset lithographic machines
  • Multi-color offset printing units
  • Industrial offset presses for packaging
Also under 8443.13
  • Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106
  • Komori Lithrone G40
  • Manroland Roland 700
  • KBA Rapida 106
  • Ryobi MHI 920 series

Codes often confused with 8443.13

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs between 8443.11 (reel-fed offset) and 8443.13 (other offset). Reel-fed machines use continuous rolls of paper, while 8443.13 is for sheet-fed machines. Another common error is using 8443.12, which is strictly for small office-type sheet-fed offset printers (maximum sheet size 22 x 36 cm). Digital printers, which do not use plates or blankets, must be classified under 8443.31 or 8443.32.

8443.11Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed8443.12Printing machinery; offset, sheet-fed, office type (sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36cm in the unfolded state)8443.31Printing, 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 network8443.32Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network

Top exporters and importers of HS 844313 (the code used for offset printing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844313 (the code used for offset printing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% 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 844313, not only offset printing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $1.4B
  2. 2 Japan $421M
  3. 3 China $303M

World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $534M
  2. 2 Italy $277M
  3. 3 India $166M

World total: $2.7B 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 offset printing machine

Brazil splits HS 8443.13 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8443.13.10Multicolour offset presses for plastic containers
  • 8443.13.21Small sheet-fed offset presses, 12,000+ sheets/h
  • 8443.13.29Other small-format sheet-fed offset presses
  • 8443.13.90Other offset printing machinery

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

Questions about offset printing machine

What is the HS code for Offset printing machine?

The HS code for Offset printing machine is 844313 (Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1). The HS code for commercial sheet-fed offset printing machines is 8443.13.

How do I classify Offset printing machine for customs?

Offset printing machine is classified under HS code 844313 — Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include digital offset presses?

No, digital presses that do not utilize traditional plates and blankets are generally classified under 8443.32, as they operate on different technological principles.

Which countries are the top exporters of offset printing machine (HS 844313)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844313 (the code used for offset printing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.4B, 51% of world exports), Japan ($421M) and China ($303M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of offset printing machine (HS 844313)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844313 (the code used for offset printing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($534M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($277M) and India ($166M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 Offset printing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844313 for Offset printing 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 offset printing machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844313 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for offset printing machine depends on the product's details: 8443.13.10 (Multicolour offset presses for plastic containers), 8443.13.21 (Small sheet-fed offset presses, 12,000+ sheets/h), 8443.13.29 (Other small-format sheet-fed offset presses), 8443.13.90 (Other offset printing machinery).