U.S. imports of Machine Tools (NAICS 333517) totaled $784.2M in August 2026, imported from 81 countries.
Importers of Machine Tools paid $79.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machine Tools imports of $784.2M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $679.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrecision cutting, forming, and shaping equipment for metal and other hard materials, machine tools are a cornerstone input for aerospace, automotive, and defense manufacturing supply chains. Imports in this NAICS category span lathes, milling machines, grinding equipment, and CNC machining centers, each potentially subject to distinct HTS classification and Section 232 trade-remedy exposure depending on construction and function. Buyers should verify whether specific equipment qualifies for duty exclusions or is subject to antidumping orders, as classification at the 10-digit HTS level can significantly affect landed cost.
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13.3K import shipments a month
Machine tools are classified under Chapter 84 or 84 of the HTS depending on their function — cutting, forming, or otherwise working metal. The specific 10-digit HTS line depends on the machine's operating principle (e.g., laser, EDM, mechanical cutting), so importers should work with a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct subheading before entry.
Certain machine tools and their components may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin, particularly imports from China. Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have also applied to specific machine tool categories historically. Importers should conduct an origin and classification review prior to procurement.
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National industry 1 of 5 in naics industry 33351
National industry 333517 · $784.2M of $1.6B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Germany together supply 43% of it. South Korea pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.6%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3335 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$784.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$229.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.8B of Machine Tools and exported $2.8B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.