U.S. exports of Centrifugal Clothes-Dryers (HS 842112) totaled $378K in August 2026.
Importers of Centrifugal Clothes-Dryers paid $27K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Centrifugal Clothes-Dryers imports of $185K in August 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $296K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCentrifugal clothes-dryers — which extract water from laundry by spinning rather than heat — serve commercial laundry, textile finishing, and industrial applications and are classified separately from heat-based dryers. China is the dominant US import source for this equipment, with Germany and Mexico also supplying the market. All centrifugal clothes-dryers enter under the single US line 8421120000, with no further subdivision by capacity or application. Importers should note that heat-based tumble dryers classify under a different heading entirely, and the centrifugal/heat distinction is the primary classification boundary.
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Centrifugal clothes-dryers (8421120000) remove water mechanically through high-speed rotation and classify under heading 8421. Tumble dryers use heated air to evaporate moisture and classify under heading 8451. The operating principle — mechanical extraction versus thermal evaporation — is the controlling distinction, not the end-use industry or machine size.
Chinese-origin goods under 8421120000 may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Given that China is the leading supplier for this heading, importers should confirm the current trade-remedy status of this specific tariff line before finalizing sourcing or pricing decisions, as Section 301 lists and rates are subject to ongoing review and modification.
Subheading 12 of 12 in heading 8421
Subheading 842112 · $378K of $1.0B
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8421120000 | Clothes-Dryers, Centrifugal | $185K | 14.80% | 100.00% | $27K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8421120000 | Clothes-Dryers, Centrifugal | $378K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$185KYoY · free account
Exports
$378KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.3M of Centrifugal Clothes-Dryers and exported $6.2M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and South Korea together take 55% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 14.80% of imports for consumption.