Product classification
HS code for Pulp cutting machine: 8441.10
Machines, cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Classification of pulp cutting machine under HS 8441.10
Pulp cutting machines are classified under HS code 8441.10. This classification is located in Chapter 84, specifically under heading 84.41, which covers other machinery for making up paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds. Subheading 8441.10 is dedicated specifically to cutting machines. The logic for this classification is based on the machine's role in the "making up" process—taking raw paper or pulp and processing it into specific dimensions or shapes. This includes guillotines and other specialized cutters used in the paper industry. The classification applies regardless of whether the machine is manual or automated, provided its primary function is the cutting of paper-based materials during the manufacturing or finishing stages. It does not include machines that manufacture the pulp itself, but rather those that process the pulp or paper after it has been formed into sheets or rolls. Accurate classification ensures proper duty application for industrial paper-processing equipment.
- Covers
- Paper guillotines
- Reel slitters and cutters
- Pulp sheet cutters
- Cardboard cutting machines
- Trimming machines for paperboard
- 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. These machines are often confused with 8439.10, which covers machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material. While 8439 is for the creation of the pulp, 8441 is for the "making up" or finishing of the product. Another common error is using 8479.89 for general industrial cutters; however, because paper cutting is specifically mentioned in 8441, that heading takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844110 (the code used for pulp cutting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844110 (the code used for pulp cutting machine) 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 pulp cutting machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $449M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $274M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $122M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $323M 19% of world imports
- 2 India $79M 4.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $76M 4.5% of world imports
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 pulp cutting machine
Brazil splits HS 8441.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8441.10.10Slitter-winders over 2,000 m/min
- 8441.10.90Other paper or paperboard cutting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pulp cutting machine
What is the HS code for Pulp cutting machine?
The HS code for Pulp cutting machine is 844110 (Machines; cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard). The HS code for pulp and paper cutting machines is 8441.10.
How do I classify Pulp cutting machine for customs?
Pulp cutting machine 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.
Does this include office paper shredders?
Small office shredders are often classified under 8472.90 (office machines), whereas industrial-scale pulp cutters remain under 8441.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of pulp cutting machine (HS 844110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844110 (the code used for pulp cutting machine) 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 pulp cutting machine (HS 844110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844110 (the code used for pulp cutting machine) 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 Pulp cutting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844110 for Pulp cutting 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 pulp cutting machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pulp cutting machine 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).