HS Code 8439Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard
5 six-digit codes · Heading 39 of 86 in Chapter 84 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8439 is the customs heading for machines that make pulp, paper and paperboard, and for machines that finish paper and paperboard. It also covers the parts of those machines.
Goods answering to “Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard” split into 5 six-digit codes, 843910 through 843999. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 39 of 86 in Chapter 84, Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof, which runs to 538 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8439
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 843910 | Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material |
| 843920 | Machinery; for making paper or paperboard |
| 843930 | Machinery; for finishing paper or paperboard |
| 843991 | Machinery; parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material |
| 843999 | Machinery; parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard |
What HS code 8439 covers
Heading 8439 is about the machines used to turn raw fibre into paper. Some of them make pulp from fibrous cellulosic material. Some make paper or paperboard. Some finish it. In India the same number is often called HSN code 8439.
The heading also holds parts of these machines. So one number covers pulp machinery, paper making machines, paperboard machinery, paper finishing machinery and their spare parts.
If you are working in Chapter 84 machinery, this is the heading to check first for a paper mill line. Other paper jobs, such as cutting or binding, sit in nearby headings. We explain those below.
What each six-digit code under 8439 means
The plain meaning is easy to follow once you split machines from parts.
- Think of the first stage, where fibre becomes pulp.
- This is the code for a paper making machine.
- This is paper finishing machinery, used after the paper is made.
Paper machine spare parts: 843991 vs 843999
People often search for paper machine spare parts. Two codes apply, and the split follows the machine, not the part itself.
Use 843991 when the part belongs to a pulp making machine. Use 843999 when the part belongs to a machine for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
So ask one question first: which machine is this part for? Then pick the matching parts code. If the part is for a machine in another heading, this heading is not the right one. Write the machine name on your paperwork, so the match is clear.
How to choose the right code: 8439 vs related headings
Heading 8420 is for calendering or other rolling machines for materials other than metal or glass. Heading 8438 is for machinery used to prepare or make food or drink. Printing machinery sits in heading 8443.
A simple test helps. If the machine makes pulp, makes paper, or finishes paper, start with 8439. If it cuts or makes up paper products, look at 8441. If it binds books, look at 8440. If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
Search 8439 import and export records
Finding the code is only half the job. Most readers also want to know who trades the product. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Use the import data page to look at buyers of paper machinery. Use the export data page to look at suppliers. You can filter by country inside the product.
Related
- Chapter 84 machinery HS codes
- HS 8441 paper cutting and converting machines
- HS 8440 book-binding machinery
- HS 8420 calendering and rolling machines
- HS 8438 food and drink machinery
- HS 8443 printing machinery
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Nearby headings in Chapter 84
- 8433Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay…11 codes
- 8434Milking machines and dairy machinery3 codes
- 8435Presses, crushers and similar machinery; used in the manufacture of wine…2 codes
- 8436Agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping, bee-keeping…6 codes
- 8437Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous…3 codes
- 8438Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or…8 codes
- 8440Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines2 codes
- 8441Machines; for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting…6 codes
- 8442Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of headings 8456 to…3 codes
- 8443Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other…13 codes
- 8444Textile machinery; for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made…1 code
- 8445Textile machinery; spinning, doubling, twisting machines, textile reeling or…8 codes
Who ships under 8439?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8439: common questions
What is HS code 8439?
It is part of Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances.
What is the HS code for paper making machinery?
Use 843920.
What is the HS code for paper finishing machinery?
Use 843930.
What is the HS code for pulp making machinery?
Use 843910.
What is the difference between HS 8439 and 8441?
Heading 8441 covers machines for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 8439 machinery?
Use the search section on this page and the import and export data pages. They let you look up who trades under this heading.
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