U.S. imports of Commercial and Industrial Dishwashing Machines (HS 842219) totaled $7.4M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Commercial and Industrial Dishwashing Machines paid $437K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Commercial and Industrial Dishwashing Machines imports of $7.4M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.6M.
Last updated: August 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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318 import shipments a month
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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Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 8422
Subheading 842219 · $7.4M of $551.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $78.3M of Commercial and Industrial Dishwashing Machines and exported $43.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8422190000 | Dishwashing Machines, Except Household Type | $7.4M | 5.92% | 55.62% | $437K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8422190000 | Dishwashing Machines, Except Household Type | $3.7M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Germany together supply 73% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
44.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.92% of imports for consumption.