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U.S. imports of machines for molding articles in paper pulp, paper, or paperboard (HS 844140) totaled $7.2M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Machines for Molding Articles in Paper Pulp, Paper, or Paperboard paid $486K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.8% on $7.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machines for Molding Articles in Paper Pulp, Paper, or Paperboard imports of $7.2M in April 2026 ran 215% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWet-pulp molding presses that form egg trays, beverage carriers, protective packaging inserts, and similar molded-fiber articles are classified under 8441400000. The Netherlands leads US imports of this equipment — a reflection of Dutch engineering expertise in sustainable packaging technology — with Germany and Italy also significant sources. Surging demand for molded-fiber alternatives to expanded polystyrene has made this one of the faster-growing segments within paper-machinery trade, and importers should note that tooling (molds) supplied with the machine may require separate classification.
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Molds and forming dies are generally classified separately from the machine itself, typically under HTS heading 8480 (molds for rubber or plastics, glass, or other materials) or as parts under 8441900000 if they are dedicated components of the pulp-molding machine. Whether they are imported together or separately, CBP may require individual classification for each article; a binding ruling is advisable for high-value tooling sets.
The primary end-use sectors are food-service packaging (egg cartons, cup carriers), electronics protective packaging, and consumer-goods cushioning — all areas where regulatory pressure on single-use plastics is accelerating conversion to molded fiber. Buyers often source from European specialists (particularly Dutch and German OEMs) because of their advanced thermoforming and drying-system integration, though Chinese-made equipment is increasingly competitive on price for standard tray configurations.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $4.6M | -- | -$4.6M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| CANADA | -- | $94K | +$94K |
| INDIA | $55K | -- | -$55K |
| CHINA | $39K | -- | -$39K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8441400000 | MACH FOR MOLD ART IN PAPER PULP,PAPER OR PAPERBOAR | $7.2M | 6.75% | $486K |
MACH FOR MOLD ART IN PAPER PULP,PAPER OR PAPERBOAR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8441400000 | MACH FOR MOLD ART IN PAPER PULP,PAPER OR PAPERBOAR | $130K |
MACH FOR MOLD ART IN PAPER PULP,PAPER OR PAPERBOAR
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
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HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
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TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $4.7M | -- | -$4.7M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $94K | +$94K |