U.S. imports of Photo & Service Industry Machinery (End-Use 21190) totaled $2.7B in August 2026, imported from 131 countries.
Importers of Photo & Service Industry Machinery paid $307.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Photo & Service Industry Machinery imports of $2.7B in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4B.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPhotographic and service industry machinery spans a broad range of commercial equipment used in imaging, finishing, and related service-sector operations. Importers should note that classification at the HTS heading level can be nuanced when equipment serves dual photographic and general industrial functions, making precise tariff line determination critical. Supply chains for this category often involve specialized OEM components sourced internationally, so accurate end-use documentation supports both classification and any applicable trade-remedy analysis.
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142.9K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
The distinction typically turns on the equipment's primary commercial function — machinery designed principally for service-sector operations (such as photographic processing or finishing) is classified separately from general-purpose industrial machinery. When a machine serves multiple functions, CBP guidance and the General Rules of Interpretation are used to determine the principal use, and a binding ruling request can provide certainty before importation.
Depending on the specific HTS subheading and country of origin, certain machinery components or assemblies may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable 10-digit HTS classification and origin to determine current trade-remedy exposure before entry.
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Commodity 21190 · $2.7B of $146.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and China together supply 40% of it. China pays 30.8% duty; Mexico 1.5%.
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$2.7BYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $27.2B of Photo & Service Industry Machinery.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.