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NAICSSector 33
U.S. imports of packaging machinery (NAICS 333993) totaled $421.1M in July 2026, traded with 80 countries.
Importers of Packaging Machinery paid $33.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $338.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFilling, sealing, wrapping, labeling, and form-fill-seal equipment falls under NAICS 333993, making it a critical capital-goods category for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer-goods manufacturers. Imported packaging machinery is an industrial commodity traded globally, with classification disputes often arising around whether a machine performs a single packaging function or is a multi-stage integrated line. Buyers and importers should confirm HTS chapter 84 subheading alignment — particularly distinguishing filling machines from labeling or wrapping machines — before entry, as misclassification can affect duty liability and Section 301 exposure on Chinese-origin equipment.
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10.9K shipments/mo
Packaging machinery sourced from China is generally subject to Section 301 tariffs under the relevant HTS chapter 84 subheadings. The specific rate depends on the precise HTS classification of the machine type, so importers should confirm the applicable tariff line with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
Customs authorities apply the 'essential character' and GRI rules to determine whether an integrated packaging line is classified as a complete machine or broken into component subheadings. Importers shipping multi-function lines should document each module's function and obtain a binding ruling if classification is uncertain.
National industry 3 of 7 in naics industry 33399
National industry 333993 · $421.1M of $3.9B
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and Italy together supply 42% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
None recorded for this period.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$421.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$97.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.