U.S. imports of Household Sewing Machines (HS 845210) totaled $23.2M in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Household Sewing Machines paid $2.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataConsumer and semi-professional sewing machines intended for home use split at the 10-digit level by unit value: machines valued at $20 or less each (8452100010) versus those valued over $20 each (8452100090), a threshold that affects duty calculation and statistical reporting. Vietnam is the dominant US supplier under this heading, having become the primary assembly hub for major sewing machine brands that shifted production from Japan and Taiwan over the past two decades. Taiwan and Thailand remain significant secondary sources, particularly for mid-range mechanical models.
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The US schedule subdivides household sewing machines at 8452100010 (valued not over $20 each) and 8452100090 (valued over $20 each). The correct line must be declared based on the transaction value per unit, and misclassification — even by a small margin — can trigger a CBP inquiry. Importers should ensure the commercial invoice clearly states the per-unit value and that it aligns with the declared HTS line.
Vietnam has emerged as the leading source of household sewing machines imported into the US, largely displacing Japan and Taiwan as major brands relocated assembly operations to take advantage of lower manufacturing costs. Taiwan retains a role as a supplier of higher-specification mechanical machines, while Thailand serves as an additional assembly base for several global brands.
Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 8452
Subheading 845210 · $23.2M of $33.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$23.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $246.0M of Household Sewing Machines and exported $20.7M.
Through August 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8452100090 | Sewing Mach, Household, Value Over $20 Each | $22.4M | 10.45% | 90.31% | $2.3M |
| 8452100010 | Sewing Mach, Household, Value not Over $20 Each | $260K | 20.00% | 100.00% | $52K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8452100000 | Sewing Machines of the Household Type | $2.1M |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Thailand together supply 72% of it. China pays 19.6% duty; Thailand 8.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
9.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.56% of imports for consumption.