U.S. imports of Specialized Mining Equipment (End-Use 21010) totaled $140.3M in August 2026, imported from 48 countries.
Importers of Specialized Mining Equipment paid $12.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImports of specialized mining equipment under end-use category 21010 supply the US extractive industries with machinery not always manufactured domestically, including certain tunnel boring machines, flotation cells, and high-capacity crushing and screening systems. Many steel-intensive mining machines are potentially subject to Section 232 tariff considerations, and importers should also assess whether any Chinese-origin equipment falls under Section 301 actions, which have covered a range of industrial machinery. Correct classification — particularly distinguishing mining-specific machinery from general construction or earthmoving equipment — is a recurring audit focus given the duty and trade-remedy implications.
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1.3K 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.
CBP applies a principal-use test: the equipment must be designed and chiefly used for mining operations. Technical drawings, manufacturer specifications, and sales literature describing the machine's intended application in mining contexts are the primary evidence. If the same machine is marketed for both construction and mining, classification may require a binding ruling request.
Unlike food or biological products, specialized mining equipment does not trigger mandatory admissibility review by a federal agency at the port of entry. However, equipment intended for use in US mines must comply with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) standards once in service, and buyers should confirm compliance before deployment rather than at the border.
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Commodity 21010 · $140.3M of $146.7B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5B of Specialized Mining Equipment.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.