Product classification
HS code for Paper converting machine: 8441.80
Machinery, n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Classification of paper converting machine under HS 8441.80
Paper converting machines are classified under HS code 8441.80. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8441 is dedicated to machinery for making up paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds. The subheading 8441.80 is a residual category for "other" machinery that performs specific converting tasks not covered by more specific subheadings like 8441.10 (cutters) or 8441.30 (machines for making cartons). Converting machines are defined by their ability to transform a web or sheet of paper into a finished product, such as envelopes, paper cups, or bags. This classification is based on the machine's primary function of processing paper material into a new form. The technical complexity of these machines, which often involve folding, gluing, and forming mechanisms, distinguishes them from simple cutting tools or the initial paper-making machinery found in heading 8439.
- Covers
- Envelope making machines
- Paper cup and plate forming machines
- Paper bag making machinery
- Paper straw manufacturing machines
- Folding and gluing machines for paperboard
- Also under 8441.80
- Billhöfer Laminating Machine
- Kroenert Coating Machine
- Gietz FSA 1060 Foil Stamping and Embossing Machine
- Hunkeler Perforating Module
- Nordson Coating Systems
Codes often confused with 8441.80
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is confusing converting machinery with paper-making machinery under HS code 8439. Heading 8439 is for the production of the paper itself from pulp, whereas 8441 is for processing finished paper into articles. Another error involves classifying these under 8441.10; however, 8441.10 is strictly for machines whose sole or primary function is cutting. If a machine cuts and also folds or glues, it belongs in 8441.80. Additionally, printing machinery that also has minor converting capabilities should be classified under 8443, provided the printing function is the principal purpose of the equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844180 (the code used for paper converting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844180 (the code used for paper converting machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 844180, not only paper converting machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $672M 34% of world exports
- 2 China $555M 28% of world exports
- 3 Germany $209M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $280M 16% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $104M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 India $98M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 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 code for paper converting machine
Brazil classifies paper converting machine under NCM 8441.80.00: HS 8441.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about paper converting machine
What is the HS code for Paper converting machine?
The HS code for Paper converting machine is 844180 (Machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard). The HS code for most paper converting machinery, such as those making bags or cups, is 8441.80.
How do I classify Paper converting machine for customs?
Paper converting machine is classified under HS code 844180 — Machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that make paper from pulp?
No, machines that manufacture paper from raw pulp are classified under HS code 8439. 8441.80 is for converting finished paper into products.
Which countries are the top exporters of paper converting machine (HS 844180)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844180 (the code used for paper converting machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($672M, 34% of world exports), China ($555M) and Germany ($209M). 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 paper converting machine (HS 844180)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844180 (the code used for paper converting machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($280M, 16% of world imports), Mexico ($104M) and India ($98M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Paper converting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844180 for Paper converting 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 paper converting machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, paper converting machine (HS 844180) is classified under NCM 8441.80.00.