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U.S. exports of milking machines (HS 843410) totaled $3.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Milking Machines paid $1K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.1% on $818K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Milking Machines imports of $1.3M in July 2026 ran 99% above the year-to-date monthly average of $673K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAutomated and semi-automated milking machines — including robotic milking systems and conventional cluster-and-pulsator units — are classified under a single US tariff line (8434100000) within this heading. Sweden and the Netherlands together account for the bulk of US imports, reflecting the global leadership of Scandinavian and Dutch precision livestock technology firms in this sector. The equipment's integration with herd-management software and pneumatic systems means that bundled components must be carefully reviewed to confirm they are classified with the machine rather than separately.
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A milking machine imported as a functional unit — including its control electronics, sensors, and software — is generally classified as a milking machine under 8434100000 provided the milking function is the principal purpose of the assembly. Separately imported software or standalone sensors may require classification under their own headings. CBP's composite goods rules and any applicable binding rulings should be reviewed when the system includes substantial non-milking components.
Beyond standard customs entry requirements, importers should confirm that electrical components meet US voltage and safety standards (UL or equivalent certification), as European equipment is typically designed for 50 Hz/230 V systems. Modifications for 60 Hz/120 V or 240 V US barn wiring may be needed. No federal import permit is required for the machinery itself, but dairy facility operators should verify state-level equipment approval requirements with their state department of agriculture.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8434100000 | Milking Machines | $1.3M | 0.09% | 60.98% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8434100000 | Milking Machines | $3.0M |
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
$1.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 8434
Subheading 843410 · $1.3M of $14.8M
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Netherlands together take 97% of it.
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rate provision · imports
39.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.09%.