Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Agricultural, Horticultural & Forestry Machinery (Other), Including Beekeeping Machinery (SITC 72196) totaled $80.7M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Agricultural, Horticultural & Forestry Machinery (Other), Including Beekeeping Machinery paid $4.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.24% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA broad residual heading, this category captures specialized agricultural, horticultural, and forestry machines not classified elsewhere — including transplanting machines, irrigation equipment not covered by other headings, forestry mulchers, and beekeeping machinery such as honey extractors and uncapping machines. The explicit inclusion of beekeeping equipment is a notable feature, covering centrifugal honey extractors, wax melters, and hive-handling tools used by commercial apiaries. Importers of niche or novel agricultural machinery should carefully evaluate whether a more specific heading applies before defaulting to this residual classification.
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Beekeeping machinery here includes centrifugal honey extractors, uncapping machines, wax melters, and similar mechanized equipment used in commercial apiary operations. Hand tools used in beekeeping (hive tools, smokers without mechanical components) are generally classified under hand-tool headings rather than here. The distinction turns on whether the item is a machine with a mechanical or powered function versus a simple implement.
Dual-use machines of this type generally remain within this heading since both horticultural and forestry applications are explicitly covered. The importer should document the machine's design specifications and primary marketed use. If the machine is more accurately described as a shredder or chipper with broader industrial applications, a different heading may apply, and a CBP binding ruling can provide a definitive answer.
Basic heading 179 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72196 · $80.7M of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Italy together supply 71% of it. Italy pays 10.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $847.8M of Agricultural, Horticultural & Forestry Machinery (Other), Including Beekeeping Machinery.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.