U.S. imports of Dry-Cleaning Machines for Textiles (SITC 72472) totaled $703K in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Dry-Cleaning Machines for Textiles paid $90K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.79% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dry-Cleaning Machines for Textiles imports of $703K in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $799K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSolvent-based dry-cleaning machines for textiles are capital equipment used primarily by commercial laundry and garment-care businesses, and their import may intersect with EPA regulations governing solvent handling and emissions — particularly for machines designed to use perchloroethylene or alternative solvents. Trade professionals should confirm whether the machine's solvent system triggers any EPA compliance requirements at the point of installation, in addition to standard customs clearance. Sourcing is concentrated among European and Asian manufacturers with established service networks in the US market.
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16 import shipments a month
While EPA regulations do not typically block customs entry of dry-cleaning equipment, machines designed for perchloroethylene or other regulated solvents are subject to EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) once placed in service. Importers and end-users should review applicable EPA rules for the specific solvent system before purchasing or installing equipment.
Standard commercial entry documentation applies: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and CBP entry forms. If the machine contains refrigerants or solvent recovery systems, additional EPA compliance certifications may be required. Importers should also confirm whether any applicable Section 301 tariffs apply based on the country of origin.
Basic heading 72472 · $703K of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Italy and South Korea together supply 91% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Italy 10.0%.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.5M of Dry-Cleaning Machines for Textiles.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.