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U.S. imports of machines for molding articles in paper pulp, paper, or paperboard (HS 844140) totaled $608K in July 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Machines for Molding Articles in Paper Pulp, Paper, or Paperboard paid $74K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $608K 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 $608K in July 2026 ran 61% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: July 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8441400000 | Mach for Mold Art in Paper Pulp,Paper or Paperboar | $608K | 12.09% | 100.00% | $74K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8441400000 | Mach for Mold Art in Paper Pulp,Paper or Paperboar | $580K |
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.
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$608KYoY · Pro
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$580KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Taiwan together supply 82% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 12.09%.