Machinery; parts of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds

HS v2017 Code: 844190

About machinery; parts of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds

hs code 844190 covers a wide range of machinery and equipment used in the production of paper and paperboard. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing and packaging sectors, providing the essential machinery and tools required to transform raw materials into the paper and cardboard products that are ubiquitous in our daily lives. From commercial printing presses to specialized cutting and shredding equipment, the machinery described under this code is a fundamental component of the broader paper and pulp industry.

Production process

The machinery covered by hs code 844190 is used in various stages of paper and paperboard production. This can include equipment for pulping raw materials such as wood, recycled paper, or other cellulose-based feedstocks. Other machines may be used for refining the pulp, forming it into sheets or rolls, and cutting or shredding the final product. Advanced machinery in this category may also incorporate automation, robotics, and digital controls to optimize efficiency and product quality.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the machinery described under hs code 844190 include the raw materials used to produce paper and paperboard, such as wood pulp, recycled paper, and other cellulose-based fibers. Specialized cutting tools, bearings, and other replacement parts are also essential inputs for the ongoing maintenance and operation of this equipment. Additionally, the machinery itself requires significant capital investment, as well as skilled technicians and engineers to install, maintain, and operate the equipment.

Production outputs

The machinery covered by hs code 844190 is used to produce a wide range of paper and paperboard products, including 481810 Toilet paper, 481830 Tablecloths and serviettes, 481920 Cigarette paper, and 482010 Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 470321 Mechanical wood pulp, 481100 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, and 482010 Stationery, among others.

Revisions to 844190

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 844190. The most recent 1 version of this code (844190) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 844190 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for machinery; parts of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8441'>8441: Machines; for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844190'>844190: Machinery; parts of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844110'>844110: Machines; cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844120'>844120: Machines; for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844130'>844130: Machines; for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844140'>844140: Machines; for moulding articles, in paper pulp, paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844180'>844180: Machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard</a>"]

    

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