U.S. exports of Water-Jet Cutting Machines (HS 845650) totaled $2.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Water-Jet Cutting Machines paid $201K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.95% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Water-Jet Cutting Machines imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 8456
Subheading 845650 · $2.1M of $23.5M
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$1.4MYoY · free account
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$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $23.9M of Water-Jet Cutting Machines and exported $23.4M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8456500000 | Water-Jet Cutting Machines | $1.4M | 13.95% | 97.56% | $201K |
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 | $2.1M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 45% of it.
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2.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.95% of imports for consumption.