Product classification
HS code for Paperboard converting machine: 8441.80
Machinery, n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Classification of paperboard converting machine under HS 8441.80
Paperboard converting machines are classified under HS code 8441.80. This code falls within 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. Subheading 8441.80 is the residual category for "other" machinery that performs specific converting tasks not explicitly named in the preceding subheadings (such as 8441.10 for cutters or 8441.30 for box-making machines). Classification here is based on the machine's function of transforming raw paper or paperboard sheets into finished products like bags, envelopes, or specialized containers. The machinery must be industrial in nature and designed for the processing of paper-based substrates after the initial paper-making process is complete.
- Covers
- Paper bag making machines
- Envelope manufacturing machinery
- Folding and gluing machines for paperboard
- Paper cup and plate forming machines
- Spiral tube winding machines for paper cores
- 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. These machines are often confused with HS code 8439.20, which covers machinery for making paper or paperboard. The distinction lies in the stage of production: 8439 refers to the creation of the paper web itself, while 8441 refers to the "making up" or converting of that paper into articles. Another common error is using 8441.10, which is strictly for cutting machines. If a machine performs multiple functions (e.g., cutting, folding, and gluing), it is generally classified under 8441.80 as a multi-functional converting unit unless a more specific heading applies.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844180 (the code used for paperboard converting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844180 (the code used for paperboard 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 paperboard 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 paperboard converting machine
Brazil classifies paperboard 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 paperboard converting machine
What is the HS code for Paperboard converting machine?
The HS code for Paperboard converting machine is 844180 (Machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard). The HS code for paperboard converting machinery not specified elsewhere is 8441.80.
How do I classify Paperboard converting machine for customs?
Paperboard 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 8441.80 include printing capabilities?
If the primary function of the machine is converting paperboard, it remains in 8441.80. However, if the machine is primarily a printing press, it would be classified under heading 8443.
Which countries are the top exporters of paperboard converting machine (HS 844180)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844180 (the code used for paperboard 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 paperboard converting machine (HS 844180)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844180 (the code used for paperboard 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 Paperboard converting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844180 for Paperboard 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 paperboard converting machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, paperboard converting machine (HS 844180) is classified under NCM 8441.80.00.