Industrial Machinery from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for industrial machinery imported from China. Total 2025 imports: $371M.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on industrial machinery from China?
Industrial Machinery imported into the United States from China must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Industrial Machinery — Duty Rates
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Search Industrial Machinery HTS codesTop Industrial Machinery Imports from China (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 842139 | FILTERING OR PURIFYING MACHINERY AND APPARATUS FOR GASES, NESOI | $37M | $4M |
| 842199 | PARTS FOR FILTERING OR PURIFYING MACHINERY AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUIDS OR GASES | $33M | $6M |
| 842121 | WATER FILTERING OR PURIFYING MACHINERY AND APPARATUS | $30M | $6M |
| 842890 | LIFTING, HANDLING, LOADING OR UNLOADING MACHINERY NESOI | $26M | $6M |
| 841981 | MACHINERY, PLANT OR EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING HOT DRINKS OR FOR COOKING OR HEATING FOOD | $26M | $2M |
| 841990 | PARTS FOR MACHINERY, PLANT OR LABORATORY EQUIPMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF MATERIAL INVOLVING TEMPERATURE CHANGE (EXCEPT DOMESTIC MACHINERY), NESOI | $25M | $4M |
| 843050 | MOVING, GRADING, LEVELING, SCRAPING, EXCAVATING, TAMPING, COMPACTING OR EXTRACTING MACHINERY FOR EARTH, MINERALS OR ORES, NESOI, SELF-PROPELLED | $19M | $10M |
| 841989 | MACHINERY, PLANT OR LABORATORY EQUIPMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF MATERIAL INVOLVING TEMPERATURE CHANGE (EXCEPT DOMESTIC MACHINERY), NESOI | $15M | $5M |
| 844010 | BOOKBINDING MACHINERY, INCLUDING BOOK-SEWING MACHINES | $13M | $4M |
| 843390 | PARTS FOR HARVESTING OR THRESHING MACHINERY, MOWERS, BALERS AND MACHINES FOR CLEANING, SORTING OR GRADING EGGS, FRUIT OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE | $12M | $2M |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average US tariff on industrial machinery?
Most industrial machinery has relatively low base duty rates of 0-6%. Many categories are duty-free, especially under the ITA. Section 301 tariffs add 7.5-25% on Chinese-origin machinery.
Are CNC machines subject to tariffs?
CNC (computer numerical control) machines are classified under HTS 8456-8463 depending on the type. Base duty rates are typically 0-4.4%. Chinese-origin CNC machines face additional Section 301 tariffs.
What HTS chapter covers industrial machinery?
Industrial machinery falls primarily under HTS Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. This is one of the largest chapters with thousands of tariff lines.
What tariffs apply to industrial machinery from China?
Industrial Machinery imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for industrial machinery from China?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to industrial machinery from China?
Industrial Machinery classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or China import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when industrial machinery are imported into the United States from China. It is not China's own import tariff schedule for goods entering China.
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