U.S. imports of Machinery for Finishing Paper or Paperboard (HS 843930) totaled $1.3M in September 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Finishing Paper or Paperboard paid $134K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.16% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Finishing Paper or Paperboard imports of $1.3M in September 2026 ran 83% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.9M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataFinishing machinery — covering calendering, coating, cutting, and rewinding equipment applied after the paper web is formed — arrives in the US predominantly from Germany, with the Czech Republic, Italy, and China also notable sources. All imports under this heading are captured in a single tariff line (8439300000), so classification disputes typically arise at the boundary between finishing machinery and converting equipment (e.g., printing or laminating lines) that may fall under other Chapter 84 headings. Germany's leadership reflects the concentration of precision web-handling and coating technology among German-engineered OEMs serving global paper and packaging converters.
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Finishing machinery under 8439300000 covers processes integral to producing the final paper or paperboard product — calendering, surface sizing, coating, slitting, and rewinding. Equipment that applies printed images, laminates, or performs packaging conversion is generally classified elsewhere in Chapter 84. The key question is whether the process is part of papermaking or a downstream converting operation.
Yes. Paper finishing machinery originating in China and classified under 8439300000 is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current list applicability and consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the duty impact before finalizing sourcing decisions.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$45KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $95.6M of Machinery for Finishing Paper or Paperboard and exported $18.5M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8439300000 | Machinery for Finishing Paper or Paperboard | $11.7M | 11.23% | 100.00% | $1.3M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8439300000 | Machinery for Finishing Paper or Paperboard | $7.1M |
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.
Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 8439
Subheading 843930 · $1.3M of $46.9M
Imports · September 2026
origin
Italy and Canada together supply 69% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
15.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.16% of imports for consumption.