Product classification
HS code for Paper finishing machine: 8439.30
Machinery, for finishing paper or paperboard.
Classification of paper finishing machine under HS 8439.30
Machinery designed for the finishing of paper or paperboard is classified under HS code 8439.30. This classification is determined by the machine's function within the production line, specifically occurring after the paper web has been formed and dried. Under the Harmonized System, heading 8439 covers machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material or for making or finishing paper or paperboard. While 8439.10 covers pulp-making and 8439.20 covers the actual paper-making (forming) process, 8439.30 is dedicated to the subsequent processes that enhance the paper's surface, texture, or physical properties without converting it into a specific final article like an envelope or box.
- Covers
- Calendering and super-calendering machines
- Paper coating machines
- Surface-sizing machines (integrated into the finishing line)
- Paper glazing machines
- Laminating machines for paper or paperboard (industrial scale)
- Embossing machines for paper rolls
- Also under 8439.30
- Valmet coating machines
- Voith finishing lines
- Jagenberg slitters
- Bielomatik sheet cutters
Codes often confused with 8439.30
Common mistake. The most common misclassification involves HS code 8441, which covers other machinery for making up paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, including cutting machines. If a machine is designed to cut paper to size or create specific shapes (like a slitter-rewinder or a die-cutter), it belongs in 8441 rather than 8439.30. Furthermore, 8439.20 is often confused with 8439.30; the former is for the machinery that actually creates the paper sheet from pulp, while the latter is only for treating the already-formed sheet.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843930 (the code used for paper finishing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843930 (the code used for paper finishing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% 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 843930, not only paper finishing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $286M 44% of world exports
- 2 Germany $128M 20% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $74M 12% of world exports
World total: $643M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $111M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $93M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $36M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $706M 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 paper finishing machine
Brazil splits HS 8439.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8439.30.10Paper winding and tensioning machines
- 8439.30.20Paper impregnating machines
- 8439.30.30Paper corrugating machines
- 8439.30.90Other paper finishing machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about paper finishing machine
What is the HS code for Paper finishing machine?
The HS code for Paper finishing machine is 843930 (Machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard). The HS code for machinery used for finishing paper or paperboard is 8439.30.
How do I classify Paper finishing machine for customs?
Paper finishing machine is classified under HS code 843930 — Machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a paper cutting machine classified under 8439.30?
No, paper cutting machines and converting machinery are generally classified under heading 8441.
Which countries are the top exporters of paper finishing machine (HS 843930)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843930 (the code used for paper finishing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($286M, 44% of world exports), Germany ($128M) and Czechia ($74M). World exports came to about $643M, 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 finishing machine (HS 843930)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843930 (the code used for paper finishing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($111M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($93M) and Italy ($36M). World imports came to about $706M, 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 finishing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843930 for Paper finishing 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 finishing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843930 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for paper finishing machine depends on the product's details: 8439.30.10 (Paper winding and tensioning machines), 8439.30.20 (Paper impregnating machines), 8439.30.30 (Paper corrugating machines), 8439.30.90 (Other paper finishing machinery).