U.S. imports of Electron Beam Furnaces (HS 851431) totaled $381K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Electron Beam Furnaces paid $48K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.57% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electron Beam Furnaces imports of $381K in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $468K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 8 of 8 in heading 8514
Subheading 851431 · $381K of $96.0M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$381KYoY · free account
Exports
$344KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.3M of Electron Beam Furnaces and exported $4.0M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8514319000 | Electron Beam Furnaces, NESOI | $237K | 12.29% | 100.00% | $29K |
| 8514311000 | Electron Beam Furnaces, For Manuf Print Cir | $144K | 13.03% | 100.00% | $19K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8514310000 | Electron Beam Furnaces | $344K |
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
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Singapore and Italy together supply 60% of it. China pays 38.5% duty; Italy 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.57% of imports for consumption.