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NAICSSector 33
U.S. imports of food product machinery (NAICS 333241) totaled $175.1M in April 2026, traded with 76 countries.
Importers of Food Product Machinery paid $16.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $153.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEquipment engineered for commercial food processing — including filling machines, pasteurizers, homogenizers, slicers, and packaging lines — is captured under NAICS 333241, making it a critical procurement category for food and beverage manufacturers. Import demand tracks closely with capital investment cycles in the food industry and with plant modernization driven by food-safety regulations such as FSMA. Certain food processing machinery imported from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and buyers should verify HTS classification carefully, as the line between food machinery and general industrial equipment can affect duty treatment.
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CBP generally looks at whether the machinery is specifically designed and marketed for food or beverage processing — features like food-grade materials, sanitary design standards (e.g., 3-A certification), and intended end-use all factor into classification. Dual-use equipment that could serve food or non-food applications may require a binding ruling to confirm the correct HTS subheading.
The machinery itself is not a food product and does not trigger FSIS or FDA admissibility review. However, if the equipment arrives with residual food contact surfaces or is imported alongside food samples, those elements may be subject to separate regulatory scrutiny. Classification and duty compliance remain the primary border considerations for the machinery.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $34.9M | $8.9M | -$26.0M |
| CANADA | $18.2M | $24.2M | +$6.1M |
| ITALY | $28.8M | $2.9M | -$25.9M |
| NETHERLANDS | $16.4M | $4.1M | -$12.3M |
| MEXICO | $2.8M | $14.4M | +$11.7M |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.
Monthly import values over time