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U.S. imports of machinery for preparing animal feeds (HS 843610) totaled $7.7M in June 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Preparing Animal Feeds paid $126K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.3% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: June 2026 dataFeed mixers, pellet mills, hammer mills, and other equipment used to compound, grind, or otherwise prepare livestock and poultry feeds are classified under a single US tariff line (8436100000). Canada leads US imports, consistent with the deep integration of North American agricultural supply chains, with the Netherlands and Germany also significant sources of more specialized pelleting and mixing technology. Equipment from Canada meeting USMCA rules of origin may qualify for preferential tariff treatment, a meaningful cost consideration given the capital-intensive nature of feed mill installations.
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Heading 8436.10 covers equipment specifically designed for the preparation of animal feeds — including hammer mills for grain grinding, ribbon mixers for feed blending, and pellet mills for feed compaction. General-purpose industrial mixers or grinders not dedicated to feed preparation are typically classified under headings such as 8474 (mineral processing machinery) or 8479 (machines for particular industries). The key classification criterion is whether the machine is designed and principally used for animal feed preparation.
A complete feed mill imported as a functional unit should be accompanied by a detailed packing list identifying each component, a commercial invoice with per-unit values, and manufacturer documentation confirming the system's integrated purpose. CBP may require a binding ruling if the shipment includes components that could be classified separately under different headings. USMCA certificates of origin should be obtained for Canadian-origin equipment to support any preferential duty claim.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $5.8M | $1.3M | -$4.5M |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| SPAIN | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| NETHERLANDS | $606K | -- | -$606K |
| FRANCE | -- | $548K | +$548K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8436100000 | MACHINERY FOR PREPARING ANIMAL FEEDS | $7.7M | 1.63% | 22.32% | $126K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8436100000 | MACHINERY FOR PREPARING ANIMAL FEEDS | $6.0M |
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $1.8M | $529K | -$1.3M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $165K | $1.4M | +$1.2M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $259K | $1.0M | +$763K |