U.S. imports of Automatic Goods-Vending Machines, Including Money-Changing Machines (SITC 74595) totaled $11.5M in August 2026, imported from 40 countries.
Importers of Automatic Goods-Vending Machines, Including Money-Changing Machines paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVending machines that dispense goods automatically — including postage stamps, cigarettes, food, and beverages — along with money-changing machines, occupy a commercially active niche in retail automation and self-service infrastructure. Classification hinges on the machine's primary dispensing function; combination units (e.g., those that both vend and make change) are classified as a whole based on principal function. Importers should confirm whether embedded payment-processing electronics trigger separate HTS considerations, and whether any Section 301 exposure applies to units sourced from specific origins.
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Combination units are generally classified by their principal function. A machine whose primary purpose is dispensing goods falls under the vending machine heading (74595), even if it incorporates a money-changing mechanism as a secondary feature. When function is ambiguous, consult a licensed customs broker for a binding ruling.
Vending machines sourced from certain countries may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific HTS classification of the unit. Importers should verify the applicable 10-digit HTS code and check current Section 301 lists before shipment, as coverage and rates can change.
Basic heading 399 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74595 · $11.5M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 47% of it. China pays 28.0% duty; Canada 0.2%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$11.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $119.4M of Automatic Goods-Vending Machines, Including Money-Changing Machines.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.