HS Code for Paper machine

A paper machine, referring to the primary industrial equipment used to manufacture paper or paperboard from pulp, is classified under HS code 8439.20. This classification follows the functional logic of Chapter 84, which groups machinery by its specific industrial purpose. Heading 8439 is dedicated to the lifecycle of paper production. Subheading 8439.20 specifically identifies the machinery used for the "making" of paper or paperboard. This includes the entire sequence of the wet end (forming the sheet) and the dry end (removing moisture), provided the components are part of a continuous, integrated machine designed to produce a continuous web of paper.

Products Included

• Fourdrinier machines
• Cylinder paper machines
• Twin-wire formers
• Board making machines
• Tissue paper machines
• Integrated drying sections of a paper-making machine

Common Misclassification

Paper machines are often confused with pulp-making machinery (8439.10) or finishing machinery (8439.30). 8439.10 is strictly for the equipment that converts wood chips or recycled fibers into pulp. 8439.30 is for machines that treat the paper after it has already been formed. Another common error is classifying individual components under 8439.91 or 8439.99, which are reserved for parts. If the entire machine is being shipped (even if disassembled), it should be classified under 8439.20 according to GRI 2(a).

FAQ

What is the HS code for Paper machine?

The HS code for machinery used for making paper or paperboard is 8439.20.

Does 8439.20 include the machinery that makes the pulp?

No, machinery for making pulp from fibrous cellulosic material is classified under HS code 8439.10.