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U.S. imports of non-automatic industrial sewing machines (non-household) (HS 845229) totaled $1.9M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Non-Automatic Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Household) paid $201K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Automatic Industrial Sewing Machines (Non-Household) imports of $1.9M in April 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataManually guided industrial sewing machines — including lockstitch, overlock, and chainstitch units used in garment factories, upholstery shops, and leather goods production — as well as specialized sole-attaching machines (8452291000) fall under this heading. Mexico is the leading US supplier, a position supported by the proximity of Mexican garment manufacturing operations and USMCA trade flows, with China and Japan as significant secondary sources. The heading excludes both household machines and fully automatic units, so correct classification hinges on confirming the machine's operational mode and intended end-use sector.
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Programmable stitch-length adjustment alone does not make a machine 'automatic' in the HTS sense. If the operator must continuously guide the fabric through the stitch cycle, the machine remains non-automatic and classifies under 845229 rather than 845221. The key test is whether the machine executes a complete sewing operation without continuous manual intervention.
Mexico is the leading supplier under this heading, and goods of Mexican origin that meet USMCA rules of origin — including applicable tariff-shift or regional value content requirements — may qualify for preferential duty treatment. Importers should obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin from the supplier and verify that the specific machine meets the applicable rule before claiming the preference.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8452299000 | SEWING MACHINES, NESOI | $1.8M | 15.99% | $201K |
| 8452291000 | SEW MACH,EXC AUTO,DES TO JOIN SOLES TO UPER | $101K | 0.00% | -- |
SEWING MACHINES, NESOI
SEW MACH,EXC AUTO,DES TO JOIN SOLES TO UPER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8452290000 | SEWING MACH, EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD TYPE, NESOI | $2.2M |
SEWING MACH, EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD TYPE, NESOI
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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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | $106K | $702K | +$595K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $412K | +$412K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $404K | -- | -$404K |