Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Machine Tools for Material Removal by Electro-Chemical, Electron-Beam, Ionic-Beam, or Plasma Arc Processes (NESOI) (HS 845690) totaled $7.9M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Machine Tools for Material Removal by Electro-Chemical, Electron-Beam, Ionic-Beam, or Plasma Arc Processes (NESOI) paid $714K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machine Tools for Material Removal by Electro-Chemical, Electron-Beam, Ionic-Beam, or Plasma Arc Processes (NESOI) imports of $7.9M in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectro-chemical, electron-beam, ionic-beam, and plasma arc machine tools occupy a specialized niche in precision manufacturing, enabling non-contact material removal that conventional cutting cannot achieve on hardened or exotic materials. The US schedule divides this heading into metalworking variants (8456903100) and non-metal applications using beam or similar processes (8456907100). New Zealand leads US import supply under this heading, followed by Italy and Germany — an unusual supplier profile that reflects niche OEM relationships rather than high-volume commodity trade. Importers should verify whether specific configurations trigger Section 301 exposure based on country of origin.
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Classification hinges on the workpiece material, not the process technology. If the machine is designed and marketed for metalworking, it falls under 8456903100. Machines using beam or plasma arc processes on non-metallic materials — such as ceramics or composites — are classified under 8456907100. When a machine is dual-purpose, the principal use at time of importation typically governs; consult a licensed customs broker for a binding ruling.
Depending on country of origin, certain machine tools may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. New Zealand, Italy, and Germany are among the leading suppliers; goods from these origins are generally not subject to Section 301, but importers sourcing from other origins should confirm current applicability with their customs broker before entry.
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Subheading 4 of 7 in heading 8456
Subheading 845690 · $7.9M of $101.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $66.7M of Machine Tools for Material Removal by Electro-Chemical, Electron-Beam, Ionic-Beam, or Plasma Arc Processes (NESOI) and exported $25.1M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8456907100 | Machine Tools, NESOI, O/T Metal, Beam, Etc., Process | $5.0M | 8.03% | 100.00% | $404K |
| 8456903100 | Mch Tools, Metlwrkng, By Removal of Material NESOI | $3.0M | 10.34% | 92.29% | $310K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8456907100 | Machine Tools, NESOI, O/T Metal, Beam, Etc., Process | $823K |
| 8456903100 | Mch Tools, Metlwrkng, By Removal of Material NESOI | $401K |
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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Finland and New Zealand together supply 46% of it. New Zealand pays 14.7% duty; Finland 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
2.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.89% of imports for consumption.