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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts, or vegetables (HS 843860) totaled $6.5M in June 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Machinery for the Preparation of Fruits, Nuts, or Vegetables paid $539K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.9% on $6.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery for the Preparation of Fruits, Nuts, or Vegetables imports of $6.5M in June 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.3M.
Last updated: June 2026 dataNetherlands and Italy are the leading sources of fruit, nut, and vegetable preparation machinery imported into the US, with Germany and Spain also notable suppliers — a pattern consistent with Europe's deep expertise in horticultural processing equipment. Classified under a single tariff line (8438600000), this heading covers sorting, washing, peeling, slicing, blanching, and related processing equipment used by fresh-cut produce, canning, and frozen-food manufacturers. Buyers evaluating European-origin equipment should note that no Section 301 exposure applies to EU-sourced goods, though standard MFN duties remain in effect.
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When a machine performs both preparation (e.g., washing, cutting) and packaging functions, classification depends on the principal function. If preparation is the primary purpose, 8438600000 is appropriate; if packaging dominates, the equipment may fall under a different heading in Chapter 84. A binding ruling request to CBP is advisable for integrated lines where the principal function is ambiguous.
Yes. Processors often schedule capital equipment installations during off-season windows between harvest cycles, which can concentrate import activity in late fall and winter months. Lead times from European manufacturers — particularly in the Netherlands and Italy — can run several months, so procurement planning typically begins well ahead of the target installation window.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $3.1M | +$3.1M |
| ITALY | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| CHINA | $257K | $1.2M | +$958K |
| TURKEY | $8K | $750K | +$743K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8438600000 | MACH FOR PREPARATION OF FRUITS, NUTS OR VEGETABLES | $6.5M | 8.34% | 93.99% | $539K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8438600000 | MACH FOR PREPARATION OF FRUITS, NUTS OR VEGETABLES | $7.8M |
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3.1M | $3.3M | +$198K |
| Illinois | $383K | $1.6M | +$1.3M |
| Colorado | -- | $973K | +$973K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLAND, CA | $148K | $3.2M | +$3.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.7M | $1.2M | -$483K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.3M | $899K | -$426K |