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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of distilling or rectifying plant (HS 841940) totaled $39.6M in May 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Distilling or Rectifying Plant paid $607K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.6% on $38.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Distilling or Rectifying Plant imports of $39.6M in May 2026 ran 186% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.9M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataIndustrial distillation and rectification columns, stills, and associated plant equipment are divided at the US 10-digit level between food and beverage applications (8419400040) — covering distilleries, breweries, and edible-oil refiners — and all other process-industry uses (8419400080), which include petrochemical, solvent, and specialty-chemical distillation systems. The food/beverage subheading is commercially significant for craft distillery equipment imports, where TTB permitting and FDA food-facility registration may apply alongside customs entry. Large-scale petrochemical rectification columns often enter as project cargo under the NESOI subheading.
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Yes, a still designed and used for distilling spirits for human consumption would generally classify under 8419400040 as distilling plant for food and beverage. Importers should also be aware that TTB regulates the use of distilling equipment in the US, and the importing distillery must hold the appropriate federal basic permit.
A solvent-recovery still that operates by distillation or rectification and is not designed for food or beverage use would typically classify under 8419400080. If the unit is instead a centrifuge or filtration device that recovers solvent by a non-thermal mechanism, it would fall outside heading 8419 entirely. The operating principle — thermal vaporization and condensation — is the key classification criterion.
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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 % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8419400080 | DIST OR RECTIF PLANT,TREAT MAT, TEMP CHANGE, NESOI | $8.2M | 4.16% | 77.98% | $341K |
| 8419400040 | DISTILLING OR RECTIFYING PLANT FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE | $1.6M | 0.39% | 100.00% | $6K |
DIST OR RECTIF PLANT,TREAT MAT, TEMP CHANGE, NESOI
DISTILLING OR RECTIFYING PLANT FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8419400080 | DIST OR RECTIF PLANT,TREAT MAT, TEMP CHANGE, NESOI | $1.9M |
| 8419400040 | DISTILLING OR RECTIFYING PLANT FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE | $399K |
DIST OR RECTIF PLANT,TREAT MAT, TEMP CHANGE, NESOI
188 no
DISTILLING OR RECTIFYING PLANT FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE
83 no
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE CHARLES, LA | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $739K | $1.5M | +$800K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |