U.S. exports of Milking Machines (HS 843410) totaled $3.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Milking Machines paid $4K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Milking Machines imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 78% above the year-to-date monthly average of $758K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 8434
Subheading 843410 · $3.6M of $14.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8434100000 | Milking Machines | $1.4M | 0.27% | 39.75% | $4K |
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 | $3.6M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.3M of Milking Machines and exported $36.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Netherlands together take 97% of it.
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rate provision · imports
60.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.27% of imports for consumption.