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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of cutting machines for paper and paperboard (HS 844110) totaled $26.4M in July 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Cutting Machines for Paper and Paperboard paid $2.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $23.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cutting Machines for Paper and Paperboard imports of $26.4M in July 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $20.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGuillotine cutters, rotary trimmers, and programmatic stack cutters used in print shops, converting facilities, and packaging lines all fall under this heading, classified at the US level as 8441100000. Malaysia leads US imports of these machines — an unusual sourcing pattern relative to the European dominance seen in most paper-machinery categories — with Germany and Italy also significant suppliers. Proper classification hinges on whether the machine's primary function is cutting paper or paperboard stock; cutters designed principally for plastics film or textiles belong elsewhere in Chapter 84.
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404 shipments/mo
When a machine is designed to cut multiple materials, classification follows the principal-use rule under GRI 1 and the relevant Section and Chapter Notes. If the machine is marketed and configured primarily for paper and paperboard, HTS 8441 is appropriate; if plastic film is the primary substrate, heading 8441 may not apply and the importer should review headings covering plastics-working machinery. A binding ruling from CBP provides the most reliable answer for dual-use equipment.
No mandatory admissibility review by a regulatory agency applies to paper cutting machinery. Standard CBP entry procedures govern importation, though importers should confirm compliance with any applicable OSHA or ANSI safety standards that affect resale or installation in the US.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 8441
Subheading 844110 · $26.4M of $121.9M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$26.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8441100000 | Cutting Machines for Paper Products | $26.4M | 10.88% | 88.09% | $2.9M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8441100000 | Cutting Machines for Paper Products | $5.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Malaysia and Spain together supply 55% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.88%.