Product classification
HS code for Sack making machine: 8441.20
Machines, for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Classification of sack making machine under HS 8441.20
The classification of sack making machines under HS code 8441.20 is determined by the machine's primary function of converting paper pulp, paper, or paperboard into finished containers. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8441 is reserved for machinery used in the making up of paper pulp, paper, or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds. Subheading 8441.20 specifically identifies machines for making bags, sacks, or envelopes. The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the equipment and its specific output. If the machine is designed to handle paper-based materials to create a sack structure, it must be classified here regardless of whether the sacks are for industrial or retail use. The machinery must be dedicated to the formation of the bag, which may include folding, gluing, and side-seaming processes. This classification is essential for customs as it distinguishes paper-processing machinery from plastic-processing machinery, which falls under a different chapter entirely.
- Covers
- Automatic paper bag making machines
- Industrial multi-wall paper sack machines
- Paper envelope manufacturing equipment
- Gusseted paper bag forming machines
- Flat and satchel paper bag machines
- Also under 8441.20
- W&H VAREX II Blown Film Line (for paper bags)
- Newlong DS-9C Bag Closing Machine
- BHS Corrugated Bag Making Machine
- F.L. Smithe Webmaster Envelope Machine
- Ruian Gaoguang Paper Bag Machine
Codes often confused with 8441.20
Common mistake. A frequent error in classification involves confusing paper sack making machines with plastic bag making machines. Plastic bag making machinery is classified under HS code 8477.80, as Chapter 8477 is dedicated to machinery for working rubber or plastics. Another common misclassification occurs with packing or wrapping machinery under HS code 8422.40. While 8422.40 covers machines that fill and seal bags, 8441.20 is strictly for the manufacture of the empty bag itself. Importers must distinguish between the production of the container and the filling of the container to avoid duty discrepancies.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844120 (the code used for sack making machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844120 (the code used for sack making machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 42% 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 844120, not only sack making machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $195M 42% of world exports
- 2 China $164M 36% of world exports
- 3 France $22M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $458M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $74M 17% of world imports
- 2 France $22M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $20M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $441M 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 sack making machine
Brazil classifies sack making machine under NCM 8441.20.00: HS 8441.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sack making machine
What is the HS code for Sack making machine?
The HS code for Sack making machine is 844120 (Machines; for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard). The primary HS code for machines used to manufacture bags, sacks, or envelopes from paper or paperboard is 8441.20.
How do I classify Sack making machine for customs?
Sack making machine is classified under HS code 844120 — Machines; for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that make plastic sacks?
No, machines designed for making sacks from plastic film are classified under HS code 8477.80, which covers machinery for working plastics.
Which countries are the top exporters of sack making machine (HS 844120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844120 (the code used for sack making machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($195M, 42% of world exports), China ($164M) and France ($22M). World exports came to about $458M, 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 sack making machine (HS 844120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844120 (the code used for sack making machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($74M, 17% of world imports), France ($22M) and Türkiye ($20M). World imports came to about $441M, 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 Sack making machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844120 for Sack making 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 sack making machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, sack making machine (HS 844120) is classified under NCM 8441.20.00.