U.S. imports of Industrial Robots for Multiple Uses (HS 847950) totaled $75.4M in August 2026, imported from 51 countries.
Importers of Industrial Robots for Multiple Uses paid $9.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMulti-use industrial robots — articulated arms, SCARA units, and collaborative robots (cobots) not dedicated to a single application — enter under a single tariff line (8479500000) and are subject to Section 301 tariff exposure when sourced from China, making origin a material cost consideration for US manufacturers. Canada and Japan lead supply to the US market, with Italy and Germany also significant sources, reflecting the dominance of established robotics manufacturers in those countries. Classification here requires that the robot be programmable for multiple tasks; robots integrated into a specific machine or dedicated to a single function may classify with that machine's heading instead.
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939 import shipments a month
A robot that is sold and imported as a standalone, reprogrammable unit for multiple applications classifies under 8479500000. When a robot is imported as a functional component of a complete machine — for example, a robotic welding cell sold as a unit — GRI 3 composite goods rules or Note 4 to Section XVI may require classification with the principal machine. The key factors are whether the robot retains independent programmability and whether it is imported separately or as part of a larger assembly.
Industrial robots originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which add a significant cost layer on top of the base MFN duty. This has accelerated sourcing shifts toward Japan, Canada, and European suppliers. Importers should also verify the country of origin carefully for robots assembled in third countries using Chinese components, as substantial transformation rules determine whether Section 301 applies.
ImportsExports
Imports
$75.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$17.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $880.6M of Industrial Robots for Multiple Uses and exported $322.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 5 of 13 in heading 8479
Subheading 847950 · $75.4M of $1.4B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8479500000 | Industrial Robots, NESOI | $75.3M | 11.90% | 85.15% | $9.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8479500000 | Industrial Robots, NESOI | $17.4M |
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
China pays 39.2% duty; Canada 2.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
14.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.90% of imports for consumption.