U.S. imports of Multistation Transfer Machines for Working Metal (HS 845730) totaled $3.4M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Multistation Transfer Machines for Working Metal paid $367K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Multistation Transfer Machines for Working Metal imports of $3.4M in August 2026 ran 52% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMultistation transfer machines automate the sequential movement of workpieces through multiple fixed machining stations, making them essential for high-volume, tight-tolerance production in automotive powertrain and engine-component manufacturing. Italy leads US import supply under this heading, followed by the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland — a supplier profile dominated by European precision-engineering firms with deep automotive OEM relationships. The US schedule distinguishes numerically controlled transfer machines (8457300010) from conventional non-N/C versions (8457300090), with N/C units commanding higher values and typically requiring more detailed technical documentation at entry. Given the high unit values and specialized nature of these machines, importers should confirm correct classification early in the procurement process to avoid costly reclassification at the border.
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The key distinction is workpiece movement: a transfer machine (8457.30) automatically conveys the workpiece between multiple machining stations in sequence, whereas a unit construction machine (8457.20) performs its operations at a single fixed station. If the machine includes an integrated transfer mechanism linking two or more stations, it belongs under 8457.30 regardless of the number of operations performed.
European builders, especially in Italy and Germany, have long-standing OEM relationships with global automotive manufacturers and specialize in high-precision, custom-engineered transfer lines. These machines are typically built to order for specific production programs, so supplier selection is driven by engineering capability and certification history rather than price alone. This concentration also means lead times can be long and supply is not easily substituted.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 8457
Subheading 845730 · $3.4M of $126.3M
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Imports
$3.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$193KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $85.1M of Multistation Transfer Machines for Working Metal and exported $4.1M.
Through August 2026 · exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8457300010 | Multistation Transfer Machines, N/C | $2.4M | 10.79% | 100.00% | $254K |
| 8457300090 | Multistation Transfer Machines, Except N/C | $1.1M | 10.46% | 100.00% | $112K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8457300090 | Multistation Transfer Machines, Except N/C | $193K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Netherlands and Italy together supply 93% of it. China pays 40.8% duty; Netherlands 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.68% of imports for consumption.