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U.S. imports of multistation transfer machines for working metal (HS 845730) totaled $7.2M in June 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Multistation Transfer Machines for Working Metal paid $270K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.4% on $6.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Multistation Transfer Machines for Working Metal imports of $7.2M in June 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.6M.
Last updated: June 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.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $4.8M | -- | -$4.8M |
| ITALY | $1.3M | $320K | -$943K |
| MEXICO | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| INDIA | -- | $238K | +$238K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $70K | -- | -$70K |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8457300010 | MULTISTATION TRANSFER MACHINES, N/C | $4.8M | 1.82% | 100.00% | $88K |
| 8457300090 | MULTISTATION TRANSFER MACHINES, EXCEPT N/C | $2.3M | 7.75% | 56.90% | $182K |
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 | $558K |
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $4.2M | -- | -$4.2M |
| Missouri | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| North Carolina | $957K | -- | -$957K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $4.2M | -- | -$4.2M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |