Product classification

HS code for Printer: 8443.32

Printing, copying, and facsimile machines, single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.

Classification of printer under HS 8443.32

Standard single-function printers are classified under HS code 844332. This code specifically identifies printing machinery that is capable of connecting to an automatic data processing (ADP) machine or to a network. The classification is determined by the function of the machine and its connectivity capabilities. Under the 8443 heading, the system distinguishes between machines that perform multiple functions (like printing, copying, and faxing) and those that perform only one. HS code 844332 is reserved for those that are not "multifunction" but possess the necessary interfaces (such as USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi) to receive data from a computer or network environment. This includes various technologies such as laser, inkjet, and thermal transfer printing.

Covers: Desktop laser printers (single function)
Inkjet printers for home or office use
Thermal label printers with network connectivity
Large format plotters
Portable photo printers
Also under 8443.32: HP LaserJet Pro M404dn
Canon PIXMA Pro-200
Epson SureColor P900
Brother HL-L6200DW
Zebra ZT411 (industrial label printer)

Codes often confused with 8443.32

Common mistake. A common error is classifying printers under 844331. Code 844331 is strictly for multifunction printers (MFPs) that combine printing with scanning, copying, or faxing. If a device can only print, it must be 844332. Another historical misclassification involved 8471 (ADP units), but modern HS nomenclature clearly places all printing machinery under 8443. Finally, 3D printers are now classified under 8485, not 8443, following recent updates to the Harmonized System.

8443.31Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network 84.71Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included 84.43Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof 84.85Machines for additive manufacturing

Top exporters and importers of HS 844332 (the code used for printer), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844332 (the code used for printer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 844332, not only printer.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

1 China $3.1B 24% of world exports
2 Netherlands $1.2B 9.4% of world exports
3 Germany $1.2B 9.4% of world exports

World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 United States $1.9B 17% of world imports
2 Germany $1.1B 10.0% of world imports
3 Netherlands $852M 7.4% of world imports

World total: $11.5B 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 printer

Brazil splits HS 8443.32 into 19 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

8443.32.21Line impact printers
8443.32.22Braille impact printers
8443.32.23Dot-matrix impact printers
8443.32.29Other impact printers
8443.32.31Inkjet printers, up to 45 ppm and 420 mm width
8443.32.32Solid-wax thermal transfer printers, up to 45 ppm
8443.32.33Mono laser/LED/LCS printers to 45 ppm, max 280 mm
8443.32.34Mono laser/LED/LCS printers, over 280 up to 420 mm
8443.32.35Colour laser/LED/LCS printers, up to 20 ppm
8443.32.36Colour laser/LED/LCS printers, over 20 to 45 ppm
8443.32.37Thermal medical diagnostic image printers
8443.32.38Other printers up to 45 ppm, over 420 mm wide
8443.32.39Other sheet-fed printers, up to 45 ppm
8443.32.40Other sheet-fed printers, over 45 ppm
8443.32.51Pen plotters
8443.32.52Other plotters, over 580 mm wide
8443.32.59Other plotters, up to 580 mm wide
8443.32.91Fluorescent inkjet postal barcode printers
8443.32.99Other connectable printers, copiers, fax machines

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

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Questions about printer

What is the HS code for Printer?

The HS code for Printer is 844332 (Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network). The HS code for a single-function printer capable of connecting to a computer or network is 844332.

How do I classify Printer for customs?

Printer is classified under HS code 844332 — Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is a photocopier classified under this code?

No, a standalone photocopier or a multifunction machine that copies is classified under 844331 or 844339 depending on its specific features.

Which countries are the top exporters of printer (HS 844332)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844332 (the code used for printer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.1B, 24% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.2B) and Germany ($1.2B). World exports came to about $12.9B, 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 printer (HS 844332)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 844332 (the code used for printer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.1B) and the Netherlands ($852M). World imports came to about $11.5B, 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 Printer the same in all countries?

The base HS code 844332 for Printer 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 printer in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 844332 into 19 NCM codes, so the right one for printer depends on the product's details: 8443.32.21 (Line impact printers), 8443.32.22 (Braille impact printers), 8443.32.23 (Dot-matrix impact printers), 8443.32.29 (Other impact printers), 8443.32.31 (Inkjet printers, up to 45 ppm and 420 mm width), 8443.32.32 (Solid-wax thermal transfer printers, up to 45 ppm), and more.