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U.S. exports of water-jet cutting machines (HS 845650) totaled $2.6M in July 2026.
Importers of Water-Jet Cutting Machines paid $162K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Water-Jet Cutting Machines imports of $1.6M in July 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataWater-jet cutting machines use a high-pressure stream of water — often mixed with abrasive garnet — to cut virtually any material without heat-affected zones, making them essential in aerospace composite trimming, stone and tile fabrication, food processing equipment manufacturing, and precision gasket cutting. South Korea and Switzerland are the leading US suppliers under this heading, with Switzerland's dominance reflecting the precision engineering heritage of manufacturers like those producing ultra-high-pressure intensifier pumps. The single tariff line 8455500000 covers the full subheading, and because water-jet systems are not subject to Section 301 from Korean or Swiss origins, they represent a cost-predictable import category relative to Chinese-origin machine tools.
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Classification depends on the machine's essential character and primary function. If the water-jet cutting function is the principal purpose and the robotic arm is an integral delivery mechanism for the cutting head, the assembly generally classifies as a water-jet cutting machine under 845650. If the robotic arm is a separately imported industrial robot to which a water-jet tool is attached, the robot may classify under heading 8479. Importers should obtain a CBP binding ruling for integrated robotic water-jet systems to avoid misclassification.
Pure water-jet cutters use only pressurized water and are suited for soft materials such as food, rubber, and foam. Abrasive water-jet cutters introduce garnet or other abrasive particles into the stream to cut metals, ceramics, glass, and composites. Both types classify under 845650 in the US schedule, but the distinction matters for end-use documentation, consumable supply chain planning, and compliance with any applicable environmental regulations governing abrasive waste disposal at the import destination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8456500000 | Water-Jet Cutting Machines | $1.6M | 10.20% | 69.96% | $162K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8456500000 | Water-Jet Cutting Machines | $2.6M |
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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$1.6MYoY · Pro
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$2.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 75% of it.
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rate provision · imports
20.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.20%.