U.S. exports of Machinery for Making Pulp of Fibrous Cellulosic Material (HS 843910) totaled $177K in August 2026.
Importers of Machinery for Making Pulp of Fibrous Cellulosic Material paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.06% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Making Pulp of Fibrous Cellulosic Material imports of $101K in August 2026 ran 85% below the year-to-date monthly average of $690K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 8439
Subheading 843910 · $177K of $26.9M
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Imports
$101KYoY · free account
Exports
$177KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.6M of Machinery for Making Pulp of Fibrous Cellulosic Material and exported $8.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8439100090 | Mac for Mak Pulp of Fibr Cell Materl, Used/Rebuilt | $101K | 5.06% | 50.56% | $5K |
| 8439100010 | Mach for Making Pulp of Fibr Cellulsic Materl New | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8439100090 | Mac for Mak Pulp of Fibr Cell Materl, Used/Rebuilt | $107K |
| 8439100010 | Mach for Making Pulp of Fibr Cellulsic Materl New | $70K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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India and Mexico together take 48% of it.
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rate provision · imports
49.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.06% of imports for consumption.