Product classification

HS code for Paperboard cutter: 8441.10

Machines, cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.

Classification of paperboard cutter under HS 8441.10

Paperboard cutters are classified under HS code 8441.10. This classification is part of the broader heading 8441, which encompasses machinery for making up paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. Subheading 8441.10 specifically identifies "cutting machines of all kinds." The classification is determined by the machine's primary mechanical function: the separation of paper or paperboard into specific dimensions or shapes. This includes industrial-scale guillotines, slitter-rewinders, and die-cutting machines. Under the Harmonized System, the focus is on the industrial application of the tool; these are machines used in the finishing stages of paper production or in the manufacturing of paper products. The classification applies regardless of whether the cutting is performed by blades, lasers, or water jets, provided the machine is designed for paper or paperboard substrates.

Covers
  • Industrial paper guillotines
  • Slitter-rewinder machines for paper rolls
  • Rotary cutters for paperboard sheets
  • Die-cutting machines for paper packaging
  • Cardboard sheet cutters
Also under 8441.10
  • Polar Mohr N 115 PRO Guillotine Cutter
  • Bobst Mastercut 106 PER Die-cutter
  • Jagenberg Vari-Roll Slitter Rewinder
  • Esko Kongsberg C64 Digital Cutter
  • Pasaban Synchro Sheeter

Codes often confused with 8441.10

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8208.90, which covers the actual knives or cutting blades used in these machines. While the blade is a component, the entire machine must be classified under 8441.10. Additionally, hand-operated paper cutters or trimmers used in offices are sometimes confused with industrial machinery; however, if they are not mechanical appliances, they may fall under Chapter 82. Furthermore, machines that both cut and fold or glue are often classified under 8441.80 (other machinery) rather than 8441.10, as the latter is reserved for machines where cutting is the sole or predominant function.

8208.90Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or mechanical appliances, n.e.c. in heading no. 82088441.80Machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard

Top exporters and importers of HS 844110 (the code used for paperboard cutter), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844110 (the code used for paperboard cutter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Mexico reports $125M of its heading 8441 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 844110, not only paperboard cutter.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $449M
  2. 2 Germany $274M
  3. 3 Italy $122M

World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $323M
  2. 2 India $79M
  3. 3 Germany $76M

Mexico reports $125M of its heading 8441 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $1.7B 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 paperboard cutter

Brazil splits HS 8441.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about paperboard cutter

What is the HS code for Paperboard cutter?

The HS code for Paperboard cutter is 844110 (Machines; cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard). The HS code for industrial paper and paperboard cutting machines is 8441.10.

How do I classify Paperboard cutter for customs?

Paperboard cutter is classified under HS code 844110 — Machines; cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are replacement blades for paperboard cutters under 8441.10?

No, replacement blades and knives for these machines are typically classified under HS code 8208.90 as tools for machines.

Which countries are the top exporters of paperboard cutter (HS 844110)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844110 (the code used for paperboard cutter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($449M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($274M) and Italy ($122M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 cutter (HS 844110)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844110 (the code used for paperboard cutter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($323M, 19% of world imports), India ($79M) and Germany ($76M). World imports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $125M of its heading 8441 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Paperboard cutter the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844110 for Paperboard cutter 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 cutter in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for paperboard cutter depends on the product's details: 8441.10.10 (Slitter-winders over 2,000 m/min), 8441.10.90 (Other paper or paperboard cutting machines).