U.S. exports of Machines for the Manufacture of Flat Panel Displays (HS 848630) totaled $1.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Machines for the Manufacture of Flat Panel Displays paid $26K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machines for the Manufacture of Flat Panel Displays imports of $530K in August 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $443K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCapital equipment used to produce LCD, OLED, and other flat panel display substrates and assemblies is classified under 8486300000, a single tariff line covering a wide range of deposition, bonding, and testing apparatus. South Korea leads US imports under this heading, reflecting the dominant role of Korean display manufacturers in driving global equipment demand and technology development. Switzerland, Italy, and Germany are also notable sources, supplying precision optical and mechanical subsystems used in display production lines.
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The distinction turns on the intended substrate and end product. Machines specifically designed to process large glass substrates for LCD or OLED panels — such as array testers, glass-handling robots, or thin-film transistor deposition systems for display applications — belong under 8486300000. Equipment designed for silicon wafer-based semiconductor device fabrication falls under 8486200000, even if some underlying process steps are similar. Dual-use machines require careful analysis of the principal-function rule.
Equipment originating from China could be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific product and applicable exclusions. South Korea, the leading supplier under this heading, is not subject to Section 301 measures. Importers should verify the current status of any applicable exclusions or modifications through the USTR's published lists before entry.
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 8486
Subheading 848630 · $1.6M of $1.7B
ImportsExports
Imports
$530KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.7M of Machines for the Manufacture of Flat Panel Displays and exported $9.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8486300000 | Machines & Apps for Manufcur of Flat Panel Display | $530K | 4.99% | 14.39% | $26K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8486300000 | Machines & Apps for Manufcur of Flat Panel Display | $1.6M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Taiwan and Japan together take 95% of it.
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rate provision · imports
85.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.99% of imports for consumption.