U.S. exports of Machinery for Sugar Manufacture (HS 843830) totaled $1.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Machinery for Sugar Manufacture paid $64K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.58% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Sugar Manufacture imports of $412K in August 2026 ran 58% below the year-to-date monthly average of $979K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDiffusers, juice heaters, evaporators, crystallizers, centrifuges, and other process equipment specific to cane and beet sugar refining are classified here, all under the single US tariff line 8438300000. Germany and the Netherlands lead imports, reflecting European engineering dominance in large-scale sugar-plant construction and refinery upgrades. Mexico's presence among the top suppliers is notable given its proximity and active sugar industry, and imports from India and China signal growing competition in standardized process-equipment segments. Buyers should assess whether Chinese-origin equipment is subject to Section 301 tariffs before finalizing procurement.
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Classification under 8438.30 requires that the equipment be specifically designed for sugar manufacture. A general-purpose evaporator suitable for multiple industries would typically be classified under heading 8419 (industrial or laboratory equipment for treating materials by temperature change). The manufacturer's design specifications and the equipment's principal use are the determining factors.
Mexican-origin sugar manufacturing machinery may qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA, provided the goods meet the applicable rules of origin. Importers must obtain a valid certification of origin and confirm that the specific 10-digit tariff line is covered under USMCA's tariff schedule. A licensed customs broker can verify origin qualification and prepare the required documentation.
Subheading 7 of 8 in heading 8438
Subheading 843830 · $1.4M of $101.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8438300000 | Machinery for Sugar Manufacture | $412K | 15.58% | 85.01% | $64K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8438300000 | Machinery for Sugar Manufacture | $1.4M |
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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$412KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.4M of Machinery for Sugar Manufacture and exported $3.2M.
Exports · August 2026
destination
El Salvador and Guatemala together take 87% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
15.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.58% of imports for consumption.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.