Product classification
HS code for Web offset press: 8443.11
Printing machinery, offset, reel-fed.
Classification of web offset press under HS 8443.11
A web offset press is classified under HS code 8443.11. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8443 covers printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders, and other printing components. The sub-heading 8443.11 is reserved for reel-fed offset printing machinery, commonly known in the industry as "web offset" presses. The term "web" refers to the continuous roll (reel) of paper that is fed through the press, as opposed to individual sheets. This classification is determined by the mechanical feeding mechanism and the printing technology (offset lithography). The offset process involves transferring an inked image from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. Because these machines are high-capacity industrial units designed for continuous operation, they are distinct from office-type printers or sheet-fed presses.
- Covers
- Newspaper web offset presses
- Commercial heatset web offset machines
- Coldset web offset printing lines
- Reel-fed lithographic printing presses
- High-speed magazine printing presses
- Also under 8443.11
- Manroland Lithoman
- KBA Commander
- Goss Universal
- Komori System 38
- Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 (some configurations)
Codes often confused with 8443.11
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for a web offset press is HS code 8443.12, which is designated for sheet-fed offset printing machinery. The distinction lies entirely in the paper-feeding mechanism: 8443.11 is for reels, while 8443.12 is for sheets. Another common error is using 8443.32, which covers printers that connect to an automatic data processing machine or network; however, industrial printing presses are classified by their printing technology (offset, flexographic, etc.) rather than their connectivity. Flexographic presses (8443.16) and gravure presses (8443.17) are also sometimes confused with offset presses, but they utilize different ink transfer methods.
Top exporters and importers of HS 844311 (the code used for web offset press), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 844311 (the code used for web offset press) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 16% 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 844311, not only web offset press.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $51M 22% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $40M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $28M 12% of world exports
World total: $236M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $42M 16% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $37M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $17M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $268M 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 web offset press
Brazil splits HS 8443.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8443.11.10Reel-fed offset newspaper presses, 900 mm or wider
- 8443.11.90Other reel-fed offset printing machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about web offset press
What is the HS code for Web offset press?
The HS code for Web offset press is 844311 (Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed). The HS code for a web offset press is 8443.11, specifically for reel-fed offset printing machinery.
How do I classify Web offset press for customs?
Web offset press is classified under HS code 844311 — Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS code 8443.11 and 8443.12?
HS code 8443.11 is for presses fed by continuous reels (web), while 8443.12 is for presses fed by individual sheets of paper.
Which countries are the top exporters of web offset press (HS 844311)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 844311 (the code used for web offset press) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($51M, 22% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($40M) and China ($28M). World exports came to about $236M, 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 web offset press (HS 844311)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 844311 (the code used for web offset press) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($42M, 16% of world imports), the Netherlands ($37M) and the United States ($17M). World imports came to about $268M, 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 Web offset press the same in all countries?
The base HS code 844311 for Web 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 web offset press in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 844311 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for web offset press depends on the product's details: 8443.11.10 (Reel-fed offset newspaper presses, 900 mm or wider), 8443.11.90 (Other reel-fed offset printing machinery).