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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of packing and wrapping machinery (including heat-shrink wrapping), nesoi (HS 842240) totaled $128.8M in July 2026, traded with 57 countries.
Importers of Packing and Wrapping Machinery (Including Heat-Shrink Wrapping), NESOI paid $8.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.0% on $90.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHeat-shrink wrappers, strapping machines, case-forming and case-sealing systems, and candy-wrapping equipment all converge under this residual packing-machinery heading, which captures equipment not more specifically covered by the filling or container-closing subheadings. The US schedule distinguishes candy-wrapping machines (8422401110), strapping machines (8422409140), shrink-film and heat-sealing machines (8422409160), and case-and-tray forming/packing/closing systems (8422409150), among others. Italy leads US supply for this heading, with Germany close behind — both countries host major secondary-packaging OEM clusters serving food, beverage, and e-commerce fulfillment sectors. Importers of multi-function systems should confirm whether the machine's primary operation places it here or under the filling-and-closing subheading (8422.30).
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940 shipments/mo
Subheading 8422.30 covers machines whose primary function involves filling, closing, sealing, capsuling, or labeling bottles, cans, or similar containers, as well as beverage-aerating machines. Subheading 8422.40 captures packing and wrapping machinery not covered by 8422.30 — including heat-shrink wrappers, strapping machines, and case-forming equipment that act on already-filled or pre-formed packages rather than on the container-filling step itself. The distinction matters because the two headings may carry different duty rates and are tracked separately in trade statistics.
The US schedule includes a specific line for machines that combine candy cutting and wrapping (8422401190), separate from standalone candy-wrapping machines (8422401110). A combination unit should be evaluated against 8422401190 first; if it does not meet that description, the residual wrapping (8422409170) or general packing/wrapping NESOI line (8422409181) would apply. Technical documentation from the manufacturer describing the machine's operational sequence is essential for making this determination.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 8422
Subheading 842240 · $128.8M of $472.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$128.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$22.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8422409181 | Packing or Wrapping Machinery, NESOI | $63.0M | 6.60% | 74.77% | $4.2M |
| 8422409170 | Machines for Wrapping, NESOI | $23.1M | 6.64% | 60.24% | $1.5M |
| 8422409140 | Strapping Machines | $18.9M | 2.26% | 32.44% | $426K |
| 8422409150 | Mach for Case & Tray Form/Pack/Unpack/Close/Seal | $14.2M | 7.36% | 98.27% | $1.0M |
| 8422409160 | Machines for Shrink Film and Heat Sealing | $8.5M | 10.54% | 96.39% | $890K |
| 8422401190 | Mac,Pac Pipe Tob,Wrap,Cig Pack&comb Candy Cut&wrap | $687K | 10.09% | 100.00% | $69K |
| 8422401110 | Machines for Wrapping Candy | $576K | 2.77% | 27.67% | $16K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8422400002 | Packing or Wrapping Mach, (Inc Heat-Shrink), NESOI | $22.6M |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Italy and Canada together supply 44% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
27.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.32%.