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U.S. imports of water-jet cutting machines (HS 845650) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Water-Jet Cutting Machines paid $184K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Water-Jet Cutting Machines imports of $1.4M in April 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| GERMANY | -- | $219K | +$219K |
| CHINA | $170K | -- | -$170K |
| ITALY | -- | $143K | +$143K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $138K | +$138K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8456500000 | WATER-JET CUTTING MACHINES | $1.4M | 13.52% | $184K |
WATER-JET CUTTING MACHINES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8456500000 | WATER-JET CUTTING MACHINES | $995K |
WATER-JET CUTTING MACHINES
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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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| Washington | -- | $501K | +$501K |
| Minnesota | -- | $399K | +$399K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $501K | +$501K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $168K | -- | -$168K |