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U.S. imports of commercial and industrial dishwashing machines (HS 842219) totaled $7.3M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Commercial and Industrial Dishwashing Machines paid $364K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Commercial and Industrial Dishwashing Machines imports of $7.3M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBuilt for high-throughput foodservice, hospitality, and institutional environments, commercial dishwashers differ from household units in capacity, cycle speed, chemical dosing systems, and utility connections. Canada and Italy are the leading US import sources, with Germany and Spain also significant — European manufacturers are particularly prominent in the high-end rack conveyor and flight-type segments used in large-scale food service operations. Unlike household models, commercial dishwashers are not subject to DOE residential appliance standards, though NSF International certification (NSF/ANSI 3) is widely required by health codes for commercial food-service equipment.
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While NSF/ANSI 3 certification is not a federal import requirement enforced at the border, most state and local health codes require commercial food-service equipment — including dishwashers — to be NSF-certified or listed by an equivalent accredited testing organization. Importers and distributors should confirm certification status before placing equipment with commercial customers to avoid compliance issues at health inspections.
CBP looks to the machine's design specifications, not just its physical size: commercial-type machines (8422.19) typically feature higher water temperatures, faster cycle times, chemical sanitizing or high-temperature final rinse systems, and connections designed for commercial utility supplies. A mid-sized unit marketed and designed for restaurant or institutional use would classify as commercial even if its footprint resembles a large household model.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8422190000 | DISHWASHING MACHINES, EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD TYPE | $7.3M | 10.04% | $364K |
DISHWASHING MACHINES, EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD TYPE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8422190000 | DISHWASHING MACHINES, EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD TYPE | $3.3M |
DISHWASHING MACHINES, EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD TYPE
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $1.7M | $1.0M | -$675K |
| North Carolina | $785K | $313K | -$472K |
| Illinois | $827K | $196K | -$631K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $1.6M | $837K | -$720K |
| PORT HURON, MI | $1.2M | $517K | -$663K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $1.0M | $418K | -$610K |