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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of numerically controlled drilling machines for metal (non-way-type) (SITC 73142) totaled $4.1M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Drilling Machines for Metal (Non-Way-Type) paid $9K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $64K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Drilling Machines for Metal (Non-Way-Type) imports of $4.1M in April 2026 ran 36% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCNC drilling machines in this heading are distinguished from way-type unit head machines by their programmable, repositionable spindle control — enabling flexible hole-pattern execution across a variety of workpiece geometries. SITC 73142 captures numerically controlled units specifically designed for metal drilling, excluding the fixed-head transfer-line architecture of 73141. These machines are widely used in aerospace, mold-making, and precision-parts manufacturing, where repeatable positional accuracy and program-driven cycle times are critical procurement specifications.
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The key distinction is whether the machine is designed primarily for drilling (with limited or no automatic tool-change capability for milling or boring) versus a machining center with multi-operation flexibility. Manufacturer specifications, the machine's tool-change system, and the number of controlled axes are the primary evidence reviewers use to draw this boundary.
CNC and non-CNC metal-drilling machines are classified in separate SITC headings, and their corresponding HTS subheadings can carry different duty rates. The control type should be confirmed from the machine's technical datasheet before entry, as misclassification between CNC and non-CNC headings is a common audit finding for machine-tool importers.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.0M | -- | -$4.0M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $898K | +$898K |
| GERMANY | -- | $200K | +$200K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $60K | +$60K |
| ITALY | $57K | -- | -$57K |