U.S. exports of Parts of Milking Machines and Dairy Machinery (HS 843490) totaled $7.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Parts of Milking Machines and Dairy Machinery paid $298K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.49% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts of Milking Machines and Dairy Machinery imports of $4.6M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataReplacement components for both milking equipment and dairy processing machinery — teat cup liners, pulsators, separator discs, valve assemblies, and similar items — are classified together under a single US tariff line (8434900000). The Netherlands and Germany are the leading US suppliers, mirroring their dominance in the parent machinery categories and reflecting the aftermarket support networks that major European equipment manufacturers maintain. Correct classification of parts requires confirming that the component is dedicated to milking or dairy machinery rather than to general food-processing equipment, which would fall under heading 8438 or 8439.
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Teat cup liners and similar rubber components that are identifiable as parts of milking machines are generally classified under 8434.90 by application of Note 2 to Section XVI, which directs parts suitable for use solely or principally with a specific machine to that machine's heading. Generic rubber tubing or fittings not dedicated to milking equipment would typically be classified under their own material-based headings. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for high-volume consumable parts where classification is contested.
Israel is a notable supplier in this category. The US–Israel Free Trade Agreement is one of the oldest US bilateral FTAs and provides duty-free or reduced-duty treatment for qualifying goods of Israeli origin. Importers should obtain a certificate of origin and verify that the parts meet the agreement's rules-of-origin requirements to claim preferential treatment at entry.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8434
Subheading 843490 · $7.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8434900000 | Parts of Milking Machines and Dairy Machinery | $4.6M | 6.49% | 88.39% | $298K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8434900000 | Parts of Milking Machines and Dairy Machinery | $7.2M |
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
$4.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $69.3M of Parts of Milking Machines and Dairy Machinery and exported $88.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Germany together take 51% of it.
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rate provision · imports
11.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.49% of imports for consumption.