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U.S. imports of metalworking machine tools (End-Use 21120) totaled $1.2B in April 2026, traded with 89 countries.
Importers of Metalworking Machine Tools paid $141.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $1.1B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGermany, Japan, and other advanced manufacturing economies are established sources of imported metalworking machine tools, supplying US manufacturers with grinding centers, EDM equipment, and multi-axis machining platforms that serve automotive, aerospace, and precision-parts production. Section 232 tariff measures have applied to certain steel and aluminum mill products, but machine tool imports themselves have historically been evaluated separately under trade-remedy proceedings specific to the machine tool sector. Buyers should verify current tariff treatment by HTS subheading, as duty exposure varies significantly by machine type and origin.
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Yes. The US has a history of antidumping proceedings on specific machine tool categories, and importers should check the International Trade Commission and Commerce Department databases for any active orders covering the specific machine type and country of origin before committing to a purchase.
Importers should obtain the manufacturer's technical specification sheet detailing the machine's working method (cutting, forming, or finishing), axis count, spindle speed range, and workpiece capacity. This documentation supports accurate HTS classification and can be critical if CBP requests a binding ruling or conducts a post-entry audit.
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