Product classification
HS code for Paper pulp moulding machine: 8441.40
Machines, for moulding articles, in paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Classification of paper pulp moulding machine under HS 8441.40
The paper pulp moulding machine is classified under HS code 8441.40. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8441 is specifically reserved for other machinery for making up paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds. Subheading 8441.40 is the specific category for machines used for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. These machines are essential in the production of eco-friendly packaging materials. The process involves taking recycled paper pulp and using vacuum suction and heat to form the pulp into specific shapes using molds. This classification is distinct from machines that produce the paper itself, as it focuses on the secondary process of forming finished or semi-finished articles from the pulp. The machinery often includes a forming unit, a drying system, and a stacking unit. Under the Harmonized System, the entire integrated line is generally classified under 8441.40 as a functional unit designed to perform the specific task of moulding paper pulp into finished goods like egg cartons or industrial buffers.
- Covers
- Egg tray making machines
- Pulp moulding production lines
- Industrial packaging moulding machines
- Fruit tray moulding machines
- Biodegradable tableware moulding equipment
- Also under 8441.40
- Huatao Pulp Molding Machine
- Beston Egg Tray Machine
- Nanya Pulp Molding System
- Puli Pulp Molding Machine
- Maspack Pulp Molding Line
Codes often confused with 8441.40
Common mistake. This machinery is often confused with 8439.20, which covers machinery for making paper or paperboard. However, 8439 is for the production of the paper material itself, whereas 8441.40 is for moulding articles from that material. It is also sometimes misclassified under 8477.59, which is for moulding plastics, but the input material (pulp) dictates the use of 8441.40.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844140 (the code used for paper pulp moulding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844140 (the code used for paper pulp moulding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 21% 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 844140, not only paper pulp moulding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $242M 63% of world exports
- 2 Germany $37M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $26M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $382M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $97M 21% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $43M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$31M 6.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $454M 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 code for paper pulp moulding machine
Brazil classifies paper pulp moulding machine under NCM 8441.40.00: HS 8441.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about paper pulp moulding machine
What is the HS code for Paper pulp moulding machine?
The HS code for Paper pulp moulding machine is 844140 (Machines; for moulding articles, in paper pulp, paper or paperboard). The HS code for a paper pulp moulding machine is 8441.40.
How do I classify Paper pulp moulding machine for customs?
Paper pulp moulding machine is classified under HS code 844140 — Machines; for moulding articles, in paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the drying oven used in the process?
Yes, if the drying oven is part of an integrated moulding production line, it is classified together under 8441.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of paper pulp moulding machine (HS 844140)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844140 (the code used for paper pulp moulding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($242M, 63% of world exports), Germany ($37M) and the Netherlands ($26M). World exports came to about $382M, 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 pulp moulding machine (HS 844140)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844140 (the code used for paper pulp moulding machine) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($97M, 21% of world imports), Thailand ($43M) and Vietnam (about $31M). World imports came to about $454M, 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 pulp moulding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844140 for Paper pulp moulding 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 pulp moulding machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, paper pulp moulding machine (HS 844140) is classified under NCM 8441.40.00.