HS Code 8439
Paper and Pulp Manufacturing Machinery
HS code 8439 covers machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
4-digit Section XVIFCL
HS Code 8439 — Paper and Pulp Manufacturing Machinery
This code covers machinery used to transform raw fibrous material into paper pulp. It also includes the large-scale equipment used for making, finishing, and treating paper or paperboard rolls.
What's included
- Pulp grinders
- Paper making machines
- Paper finishing machinery
- Corrugating machines
What's excluded
- Paper cutting machines → use
844110(Machinery for cutting paper to size is in 8441.) - Printing machinery → use
8443(Printing processes are covered under 8443.)
Common examples
- Continuous paper machine
- Pulping digester
- Paper calendering machine
Frequently asked questions
Is this used for recycling paper?
Yes, machinery that pulps waste paper for new production falls under this heading.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 2%
- Documentation: Often involves very large components requiring project cargo logistics.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Finland, Sweden, China
- Top importers: USA, India, Indonesia, Vietnam
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Key takeaway
Reserved for the production and finishing of paper in bulk/rolls, not the final products.
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