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U.S. imports of automatic industrial sewing machines (non-household) (HS 845221) totaled $4.2M in June 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Automatic Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Household) paid $491K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $4.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Automatic Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Household) imports of $4.2M in June 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
CNC-controlled and programmable automatic sewing units — including specialized machines designed to join footwear soles to uppers (8452211000) and general-purpose automatic units (8452219000) — serve apparel, footwear, automotive upholstery, and technical textile manufacturers. Japan leads US imports under this heading, reflecting the country's long-standing dominance in precision industrial sewing technology, with China and Taiwan as secondary sources. Automatic units typically carry higher unit values than non-automatic industrial machines, making accurate valuation and classification critical for duty and statistical purposes.
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An automatic sewing machine under 845221 is one that performs its sewing cycle — including positioning, stitching, and thread cutting — under programmatic or CNC control without continuous manual guidance. A non-automatic industrial machine requires an operator to guide the work throughout the stitch cycle and would fall under 845229. The degree of automation, not the machine's size or output speed, is the classification determinant.
Classification depends on which component imparts the essential character. If the sewing head is the principal functional element and the robot arm is ancillary, the unit may still classify as a sewing machine under 845221. However, if the robotic handling system is the dominant element, classification could shift to Chapter 84 robot headings. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable before importing complex integrated systems.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8452219000 | SEWING MACHINES, AUTOMATIC UNITS, NESOI | $4.2M | 11.59% | 100.06% | $491K |
| 8452211000 | SEW MACH,AUTO,DESIGN TO JOIN FOOTWEAR SOLES&UPPERS | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8452210000 | SEW MACH, EXC HOUSEHOLD TYPE, AUTOMATIC UNITS | $2.4M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.2M | $41K | -$1.2M |
| Michigan | $52K | $1.2M | +$1.1M |
| Florida | $666K | $75K | -$591K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| EL PASO, TX | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| MIAMI, FL | $502K | $34K | -$469K |