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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of distilling or rectifying plant (SITC 74173) totaled $37.8M in July 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Distilling or Rectifying Plant paid $3.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.4% on $36.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Distilling or Rectifying Plant imports of $37.8M in July 2026 ran 126% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataIndustrial distilling and rectifying plant — the columns, reboilers, condensers, and associated assemblies used to separate liquid mixtures by boiling point — is a foundational category for the petrochemical, petroleum refining, industrial alcohol, and specialty chemicals sectors. These are typically large, engineered-to-order capital installations, and their classification may intersect with export-control regimes when the equipment is capable of processing controlled substances or dual-use chemicals. Importers of complete distillation trains or major sub-assemblies should assess whether the equipment triggers Commerce Department (BIS) or State Department licensing requirements in addition to standard customs entry.
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44 shipments/mo
Basic heading 264 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74173 · $37.8M of $175.6B
Under SITC, distilling and rectifying plant is treated as a single heading regardless of the liquid being separated — whether ethanol, petroleum fractions, or industrial solvents. The classification does not depend on the feedstock. However, at the HTS level, specific subheadings may distinguish by application or capacity, so importers should verify the applicable 10-digit HTS code with a licensed customs broker.
Distillation equipment capable of processing certain controlled chemicals — such as precursors for chemical weapons agents or certain dual-use industrial chemicals — may be subject to Commerce Department (BIS) Export Administration Regulations or import controls. Importers should screen the equipment's technical specifications against the Commerce Control List and consult with a trade compliance attorney or licensed customs broker if there is any question about dual-use applicability.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and Korea, South together supply 95% of it.
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$37.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$6.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.