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U.S. imports of hand sieves and hand riddles (HS 960400) totaled $107K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Hand Sieves and Hand Riddles paid $20K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $107K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hand Sieves and Hand Riddles imports of $107K in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $94K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHand sieves and hand riddles — manually operated screening and sifting tools used in food processing, laboratory work, construction, and artisanal applications — enter the US under a single tariff line (9604000000) with no further subdivision. Germany is a leading supplier of precision laboratory and industrial sieves, while China and India supply the broader commercial and consumer market. Classification questions most often arise when a sieve is integrated into a larger apparatus or machine, in which case it may be more appropriately classified as a part of that machine rather than here.
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A hand sieve or riddle operated manually without mechanical assistance classifies under 9604.00. If the sieve is designed as an integral component of a motorized or mechanical screening machine — for example, a vibrating sieve assembly — it would more likely classify as a part of that machine under the relevant machinery heading. The manual-operation criterion is the primary distinguishing factor.
No separate HTS subdivision exists for laboratory-grade versus general-purpose hand sieves — all fall under 9604000000 regardless of mesh precision or material. However, laboratory sieves conforming to ASTM or ISO standards may require additional documentation for quality or regulatory compliance purposes depending on the end-use sector. Classification is based on the article's form and manual operation, not its precision grade.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9604000000 | HAND SIEVES AND HAND RIDDLES | $107K | 18.71% | $20K |
HAND SIEVES AND HAND RIDDLES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9604000000 | HAND SIEVES AND HAND RIDDLES | $249K |
HAND SIEVES AND HAND RIDDLES
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SANITARY PADS, TAMPONS, DIAPERS, DIAPER LINERS ETC
HS 961900
VACUUM FLASKS, OTH VACUUM VESSELS, COMPLETE; PARTS
HS 961700
HAND-OPERATED MECHANICAL FLOOR SWEEPER ETC, NESOI
HS 960390
BALL POINT PENS
HS 960810
FELT TIPPED & OTHER POROUS-TIPPED PENS & MARKERS
HS 960820
VEG MOLDED RESIN ETC CARVING MATERIAL, NESOI
HS 960200
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $13K | $85K | +$72K |
| Ohio | $8K | $81K | +$72K |
| Unidentified | -- | $41K | +$41K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $82K | +$82K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $70K | +$70K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $41K | +$41K |