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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of machinery for manufacturing confectionery, cocoa or chocolate (HS 843820) totaled $16.9M in July 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Manufacturing Confectionery, Cocoa or Chocolate paid $1.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $10.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataEnrobers, tempering machines, conching equipment, depositors, and cooling tunnels used in confectionery and chocolate production are classified under this heading, which maps to a single US tariff line, 8438200000. Germany leads imports, consistent with that country's position as the world's foremost manufacturer of industrial chocolate-processing equipment — brands serving this segment are predominantly German-engineered. Italy and the Netherlands are also significant sources, supplying both OEM lines and specialized confectionery-forming equipment to US candy manufacturers.
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114 shipments/mo
When a tempering unit and enrober are presented together as a functional line designed to work in combination, they are generally classified as a composite machine under GRI 3(b) based on principal function, or as a set under GRI 3(b) if neither function predominates. If the units are imported separately at different times, each is classified individually. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for high-value integrated lines.
The distinction rests on the machine's specific design for confectionery, cocoa, or chocolate production — tempering, enrobing, conching, and molding functions are characteristic. General-purpose mixing or heating equipment not specifically engineered for chocolate or confectionery would fall under other subheadings of 8438. Product-specific design documentation from the manufacturer is the key classification support.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8438200000 | Mach for the Manuf of Confectionery, Cocoa or Choc | $16.9M | 6.92% | 64.96% | $1.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8438200000 | Mach for the Manuf of Confectionery, Cocoa or Choc | $1.3M |
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.
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Imports
$16.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and Turkey together supply 53% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
35.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.92%.