Product classification
HS code for Wrapping machine: 8422.40
Machinery, for packing or wrapping.
Classification of wrapping machine under HS 8422.40
The classification of a wrapping machine under HS code 8422.40 is determined by the functional characteristics of the machinery as outlined in the Harmonized System's Section XVI, Chapter 84. Heading 8422 is a comprehensive category that includes dishwashing machines and various types of machinery for cleaning, drying, filling, closing, sealing, or labeling containers. Subheading 8422.40 specifically addresses "other packing or wrapping machinery," which encompasses equipment designed to enclose products in a flexible material such as plastic film, paper, or aluminum foil. This classification is applied based on General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which states that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. The machinery classified here typically functions by enclosing a product or a group of products in a wrapper, which is then folded, sealed, or shrunk to fit. This includes specialized equipment like flow-pack machines, which create a horizontal wrap around a product, and pallet stretch-wrappers used in logistics. The Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System further clarify that this subheading includes machines which wrap goods in a flexible material, often involving heat-shrinking processes. Even if the machine incorporates secondary features such as a weighing mechanism or a labeling unit, it remains classified under 8422.40 provided that the wrapping or packing function is the primary purpose of the device.
- Covers
- Heat-shrink wrapping machinery
- Pallet stretch-wrap machines
- Flow-wrapping equipment (HFFS)
- Vacuum packaging machinery for wrapping
- Cigarette pack wrapping machines
- Coin wrapping machines
- Candy and confectionery twisting-wrappers
- Also under 8422.40
- Robopac Stretch Wrappers
- KHS Palletizers
- Bosch Packaging Technology Flow Wrappers
- Ulma Packaging Thermoformers
- Ishida Tray Sealers
Codes often confused with 8422.40
Common mistake. Wrapping machines are frequently confused with machinery under HS code 8422.30. While 8422.30 covers machinery for filling, closing, sealing, or labeling bottles, cans, and boxes, 8422.40 is reserved for the specific act of wrapping. Another common error is attempting to classify these under 8479.89 (other mechanical appliances), but since 8422 specifically names packing and wrapping machinery, GRI 1 dictates that the more specific heading 8422 must be used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842240 (the code used for wrapping machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842240 (the code used for wrapping machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 842240, not only wrapping machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $3.4B 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.2B 20% of world exports
- 3 China $919M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $11.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.8B 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $424M 4.3% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $372M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $9.8B 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 wrapping machine
Brazil splits HS 8422.40 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8422.40.10Horizontal long-pasta pillow-pack packing machines
- 8422.40.20Automatic metal tube or bar bundling machines
- 8422.40.30Carton case packers, 5,000 packs an hour or more
- 8422.40.90Other packing or wrapping machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wrapping machine
What is the HS code for Wrapping machine?
The HS code for Wrapping machine is 842240 (Machinery; for packing or wrapping). The primary HS code for a wrapping machine is 8422.40, which covers machinery for packing or wrapping goods, including heat-shrink wrapping machinery.
How do I classify Wrapping machine for customs?
Wrapping machine is classified under HS code 842240 — Machinery; for packing or wrapping. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that both weigh and wrap?
Yes, if the primary function of the machine is to wrap the product, it remains under 8422.40. However, if the machine is primarily a scale with a minor wrapping attachment, it might be classified under 8423.
Which countries are the top exporters of wrapping machine (HS 842240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842240 (the code used for wrapping machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($3.4B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($2.2B) and China ($919M). World exports came to about $11.2B, 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 wrapping machine (HS 842240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842240 (the code used for wrapping machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 18% of world imports), Germany ($424M) and Mexico ($372M). World imports came to about $9.8B, 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 Wrapping machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842240 for Wrapping 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 wrapping machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842240 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for wrapping machine depends on the product's details: 8422.40.10 (Horizontal long-pasta pillow-pack packing machines), 8422.40.20 (Automatic metal tube or bar bundling machines), 8422.40.30 (Carton case packers, 5,000 packs an hour or more), 8422.40.90 (Other packing or wrapping machinery).