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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard (HS 843930) totaled $854K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Finishing Paper or Paperboard paid $108K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $854K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Finishing Paper or Paperboard imports of $854K in April 2026 ran 86% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.3M.
Last updated: April 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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $430K | +$430K |
| ITALY | $373K | -- | -$373K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $212K | -- | -$212K |
| CHINA | $91K | -- | -$91K |
| SWEDEN | $89K | -- | -$89K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8439300000 | MACHINERY FOR FINISHING PAPER OR PAPERBOARD | $854K | 12.67% | $108K |
MACHINERY FOR FINISHING PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8439300000 | MACHINERY FOR FINISHING PAPER OR PAPERBOARD | $479K |
MACHINERY FOR FINISHING PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
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.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $390K | -- | -$390K |
| California | $3K | $339K | +$336K |
| New York | $183K | $14K | -$169K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $390K | -- | -$390K |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $339K | +$339K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $181K | -- | -$181K |