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U.S. imports of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material (HS 843910) totaled $258K in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Making Pulp of Fibrous Cellulosic Material paid $17K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $171K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Making Pulp of Fibrous Cellulosic Material imports of $258K in April 2026 ran 75% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPulp-making machinery — the capital equipment at the front end of paper and packaging supply chains — enters the US primarily from the Netherlands, Portugal, and Finland, countries with deep ties to the global pulp and paper industry. The US tariff schedule distinguishes new equipment (8439100010) from used or rebuilt machinery (8439100090), a split that affects both duty treatment and the documentation importers must provide to establish condition at time of entry. Given the scale and cost of pulp mill installations, used and rebuilt equipment imports are commercially significant and may require additional CBP scrutiny to confirm the declared condition.
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CBP may request commercial invoices, inspection certificates, or surveyor reports that confirm the equipment's operational history and condition. For rebuilt machinery, documentation showing the extent of refurbishment is important, as heavily rebuilt equipment could be reclassified as new if it has been substantially restored to original specifications. A binding ruling is advisable for high-value rebuilt installations.
These countries host major engineering firms and OEMs that have historically served Scandinavia's and Iberia's large-scale pulp industries. Finland in particular is home to global pulp and paper equipment manufacturers, while the Netherlands often serves as a re-export and integration hub for large capital equipment destined for the US market.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $87K | $43K | -$44K |
| MEXICO | -- | $117K | +$117K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $104K | +$104K |
| INDIA | $90K | -- | -$90K |
| BRAZIL | $35K | $4K | -$31K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8439100010 | MACH FOR MAKING PULP OF FIBR CELLULSIC MATERL NEW | $171K | 10.00% | $17K |
| 8439100090 | MAC FOR MAK PULP OF FIBR CELL MATERL,USED/REBUILT | $87K | -- | -- |
MACH FOR MAKING PULP OF FIBR CELLULSIC MATERL NEW
MAC FOR MAK PULP OF FIBR CELL MATERL,USED/REBUILT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8439100010 | MACH FOR MAKING PULP OF FIBR CELLULSIC MATERL NEW | $222K |
| 8439100090 | MAC FOR MAK PULP OF FIBR CELL MATERL,USED/REBUILT | $80K |
MACH FOR MAKING PULP OF FIBR CELLULSIC MATERL NEW
38 no
MAC FOR MAK PULP OF FIBR CELL MATERL,USED/REBUILT
3 no
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $103K | +$103K |
| PORT HURON, MI | $70K | $32K | -$37K |
| ATLANTA, GA | $90K | -- | -$90K |