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U.S. imports of electron beam furnaces (HS 851431) totaled $192K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Electron Beam Furnaces paid $24K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $188K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electron Beam Furnaces imports of $192K in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $170K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataElectron beam furnaces use focused high-energy electron beams to melt and refine metals under high vacuum, making them essential for producing ultra-high-purity titanium, refractory metals, and specialty alloys used in aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into units dedicated to printed circuit board manufacturing (8514311000) and all other electron beam furnaces (8514319000). Germany is the dominant supplier, reflecting that country's concentration of precision vacuum-metallurgy equipment builders, with China and Czech Republic also among the leading sources. These are capital-intensive, low-volume imports typically requiring detailed technical documentation for customs valuation purposes.
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The US schedule carves out a dedicated 10-digit line (8514311000) for electron beam furnaces used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, while all other electron beam furnaces fall under 8514319000. Importers should confirm the equipment's intended end-use application and obtain supporting documentation from the manufacturer to substantiate the correct classification.
Because these are high-value, custom-engineered capital goods, CBP may scrutinize the transaction value closely. Importers should be prepared to provide the purchase contract, technical specifications, any assists (such as buyer-furnished tooling or engineering), and installation or commissioning agreements that could affect dutiable value. Consulting a licensed customs broker before entry is strongly advisable.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8514319000 | ELECTRON BEAM FURNACES, NESOI | $178K | 13.13% | $23K |
| 8514311000 | ELECTRON BEAM FURNACES,FOR MANUF PRINT CIR | $13K | 10.00% | $1K |
ELECTRON BEAM FURNACES, NESOI
ELECTRON BEAM FURNACES,FOR MANUF PRINT CIR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8514310000 | ELECTRON BEAM FURNACES | $608K |
ELECTRON BEAM FURNACES
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MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $11K | $281K | +$271K |
| Pennsylvania | $26K | $229K | +$202K |
| West Virginia | $128K | -- | -$128K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILDAGO, TX | -- | $278K | +$278K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $211K | +$211K |
| CINCINNATI-LAWRENCEBURG, OH | $128K | -- | -$128K |