Product classification
HS code for Sheet-fed offset press: 8443.13
Printing machinery, offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1.
Classification of sheet-fed offset press under HS 8443.13
Sheet-fed offset presses are classified under HS code 8443.13. This classification is determined by the planographic printing process, where the image and non-image areas are on the same plane. In offset printing, the inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. Heading 8443 covers all printing machinery, and the subheadings further refine the classification based on the feed system and the size of the machine. 8443.13 serves as the "other" category for offset printing machinery, capturing commercial-grade sheet-fed presses that do not meet the specific criteria of office-type machines. The classification relies on the technical specifications of the press, including its size, speed, and intended industrial application. This code is used for the large-scale, multi-color sheet-fed presses used in commercial printing houses for producing brochures, books, and packaging.
- Covers
- Multi-color sheet-fed offset presses
- Single-color commercial offset presses
- Sheet-fed lithographic printing machinery
- Large-format sheet-fed offset machines
- Perfecting sheet-fed offset presses
- Also under 8443.13
- Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106
- Komori Lithrone G40
- Manroland Roland 700
- KBA Rapida 106
- Ryobi MHI 920 series
Codes often confused with 8443.13
Common mistake. Sheet-fed offset presses are commonly misclassified under HS code 8443.11, which is for reel-fed (web) offset presses. Another common error is using 8443.12, which is reserved for office-type sheet-fed offset printing machinery. Office-type machines are defined by a sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36 cm in the unfolded state. Most commercial presses exceed these dimensions and must be classified under 8443.13.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844313 (the code used for sheet-fed offset press), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844313 (the code used for sheet-fed offset press) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% 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 844313, not only sheet-fed offset press.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.4B 51% of world exports
- 2 Japan $421M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $303M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $534M 20% of world imports
- 2 Italy $277M 10% of world imports
- 3 India $166M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 sheet-fed offset press
Brazil splits HS 8443.13 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8443.13.10Multicolour offset presses for plastic containers
- 8443.13.21Small sheet-fed offset presses, 12,000+ sheets/h
- 8443.13.29Other small-format sheet-fed offset presses
- 8443.13.90Other offset printing machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sheet-fed offset press
What is the HS code for Sheet-fed offset press?
The HS code for Sheet-fed offset press is 844313 (Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1). The HS code for commercial-grade sheet-fed offset printing machinery is 8443.13.
How do I classify Sheet-fed offset press for customs?
Sheet-fed offset press is classified under HS code 844313 — Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines an "office-type" offset press?
Under the HS system, office-type offset presses (8443.12) are those that use sheets where no side exceeds 22 cm and the other side does not exceed 36 cm.
Which countries are the top exporters of sheet-fed offset press (HS 844313)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844313 (the code used for sheet-fed offset press) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.4B, 51% of world exports), Japan ($421M) and China ($303M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 sheet-fed offset press (HS 844313)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844313 (the code used for sheet-fed offset press) in UN Comtrade data were China ($534M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($277M) and India ($166M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 Sheet-fed offset press the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844313 for Sheet-fed offset press 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 sheet-fed offset press in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844313 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for sheet-fed offset press depends on the product's details: 8443.13.10 (Multicolour offset presses for plastic containers), 8443.13.21 (Small sheet-fed offset presses, 12,000+ sheets/h), 8443.13.29 (Other small-format sheet-fed offset presses), 8443.13.90 (Other offset printing machinery).