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U.S. imports of centrifugal cream separators (HS 842111) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Centrifugal Cream Separators paid $27K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.4% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCentrifugal cream separators use rotational force to separate cream from whole milk and are a specialized input for dairy processing operations. Sweden leads US imports under this heading — a reflection of Alfa Laval's and Tetra Pak's global dominance in dairy separation technology — with Germany and Italy also significant sources. The single US tariff line (8421110000) covers all centrifugal cream separators without further subdivision by capacity or throughput. Importers should distinguish these from general-purpose centrifuges (heading 842119) and from milk clarifiers, which may classify differently depending on their primary designed function.
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A cream separator is designed to separate cream (fat) from skim milk by density difference, classifying under 8421110000. A clarifier removes non-fat impurities from milk without separating cream and may classify under the general centrifuges NESOI heading (842119). The machine's designed primary function — as documented in technical specifications and manufacturer literature — is the determining factor, and some combination machines may require a principal-use analysis.
No — the US tariff schedule does not subdivide 8421110000 by capacity, throughput, or scale. All centrifugal cream separators, from small farm-scale units to large industrial dairy plant separators, classify under the single line. However, capacity may be relevant to valuation and to any applicable trade-remedy analysis, so importers should document equipment specifications regardless.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEDEN | $857K | -- | -$857K |
| MEXICO | -- | $252K | +$252K |
| GERMANY | $221K | $3K | -$218K |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | $50K | +$50K |
| INDIA | $49K | -- | -$49K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8421110000 | CREAM SEPARATORS | $1.1M | 2.41% | $27K |
CREAM SEPARATORS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8421110000 | CREAM SEPARATORS | $370K |
CREAM SEPARATORS
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $468K | -- | -$468K |
| California | $388K | $31K | -$357K |
| New Jersey | $193K | -- | -$193K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $545K | -- | -$545K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $388K | -- | -$388K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $193K | -- | -$193K |