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U.S. imports of steam & sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines (HS 842430) totaled $42.9M in July 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Steam & Sand Blasting Machines and Similar Jet Projecting Machines paid $2.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.4% on $26.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Steam & Sand Blasting Machines and Similar Jet Projecting Machines imports of $42.9M in July 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $56.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSurface-preparation professionals rely on sand blasting machines (8424301000) and steam or other jet projecting machines (8424309000) for industrial cleaning, descaling, and surface finishing across construction, shipbuilding, and pipeline maintenance. Vietnam leads US imports under this heading — an unusual sourcing pattern that reflects manufacturing investment shifts in heavy industrial equipment — followed by Canada and Thailand. Goods from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 or antidumping measures depending on the specific country and product configuration, so origin documentation is critical. Importers should also confirm whether abrasive media (e.g., steel shot, garnet) is shipped with the machine, as mixed shipments can complicate classification.
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1.4K shipments/mo
Wet abrasive blasting machines that project a slurry of water and abrasive media are generally classified under 8424309000 (steam and similar jet projecting machines, NESOI) rather than the sand blasting line, since they do not project dry abrasive. However, the classification can depend on the machine's primary operating principle; a customs ruling request to CBP provides the most reliable guidance.
The machine and the abrasive media are classified separately under their respective HTS headings. The machine falls under 8424.30, while abrasive media such as steel shot, garnet, or aluminum oxide are classified in Chapter 26 or Chapter 28 depending on composition. Bundling them on a single commercial invoice does not merge their classifications.
HSChapter 84
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8424309090 | Steam and Similar Jet Projecting Machines, NESOI | $32.1M | 6.10% | 63.71% | $2.0M |
| 8424309010 | Steam and Jet Projecting Machines, Gas Powered | $5.8M | 4.84% | 44.76% | $278K |
| 8424301000 | Sand Blasting Machines | $5.0M | 5.17% | 69.07% | $259K |
| 8424309000 | Steam and Similar Jet Projecting Machines, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8424309000 | Steam and Similar Jet Projecting Machines, NESOI | $9.3M |
| 8424301000 | Sand Blasting Machines | $1.2M |
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.
Subheading 3 of 8 in heading 8424
Subheading 842430 · $42.9M of $265.8M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$42.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$10.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and Canada together supply 61% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
34.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 5.82%.