Product classification
HS code for Rolling machine: 8420.10
Machines, calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass.
Classification of rolling machine under HS 8420.10
Rolling machines, specifically those used for calendering or other rolling functions for materials other than metal or glass, are classified under HS code 8420.10. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances and machinery. Calendering machines work by passing a material—such as paper, textile, or plastic—between a series of heavy rollers to smooth, glaze, or compress it. The classification 8420.10 is functional, meaning it is based on the machine's method of operation (rolling) rather than the specific industry it serves, provided the material being processed is not metal or glass. These machines often incorporate heating or cooling elements within the rollers to achieve specific finishes. The Harmonized System distinguishes these from other types of presses because the pressure is applied continuously through rotating cylinders rather than a flat reciprocating surface.
- Covers
- Textile calendering machines
- Paper smoothing rolling machines
- Plastic sheet calendering equipment
- Laundry mangles (industrial rolling type)
- Rubber rolling machines for sheet production
- Also under 8420.10
- Troester rubber calenders
- Andritz paper calenders
- Kusters textile calenders
- Comerio Ercole plastic calenders
- Breyer film extrusion calenders
Codes often confused with 8420.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for rolling machines is HS code 8455, which is specifically for metal-rolling mills. If the machine is designed to roll steel, aluminum, or other metals, it must be classified under 8455 regardless of its similarity to a calender. Similarly, machines for rolling glass are classified under 8475. Another common error is using HS code 8439 for paper-making machinery; while a paper mill may contain rollers, the specific calendering unit is correctly classified under 8420.10 according to the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842010 (the code used for rolling machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842010 (the code used for rolling machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 842010, not only rolling machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $237M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $159M 17% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $104M 11% of world exports
World total: $918M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $224M 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $185M 18% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $86M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 rolling machine
Brazil splits HS 8420.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8420.10.10Paper or paperboard calenders and rolling machines
- 8420.10.90Other calenders and rolling machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rolling machine
What is the HS code for Rolling machine?
The HS code for Rolling machine is 842010 (Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass). The HS code for calendering or rolling machines (excluding those for metal or glass) is 8420.10.
How do I classify Rolling machine for customs?
Rolling machine is classified under HS code 842010 — Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that roll metal?
No, machines designed for rolling metal are classified under HS code 8455. HS code 8420.10 is for non-metal and non-glass applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of rolling machine (HS 842010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842010 (the code used for rolling machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($237M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($159M) and South Korea ($104M). World exports came to about $918M, 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 rolling machine (HS 842010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842010 (the code used for rolling machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($224M, 21% of world imports), the United States ($185M) and Indonesia ($86M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Rolling machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842010 for Rolling 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 rolling machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842010 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for rolling machine depends on the product's details: 8420.10.10 (Paper or paperboard calenders and rolling machines), 8420.10.90 (Other calenders and rolling machines).