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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of hand sieves and hand riddles (SITC 89981) totaled $107K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Hand Sieves and Hand Riddles paid $20K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $107K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hand Sieves and Hand Riddles imports of $107K in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $94K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataManually operated sieves and riddles — used across food processing, construction, agriculture, and laboratory settings to separate particles by size — are a compact but commercially distinct category defined by their hand-operated nature rather than by material or mesh specification. The distinction from mechanically driven screening equipment is critical for classification: power-driven or machine-integrated screening apparatus falls under machinery headings, not here. Mesh material (wire, nylon, natural fiber) and frame construction vary widely and can affect duty treatment at the HTS level.
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The defining criterion is manual operation: hand sieves and riddles are designed to be operated by hand without mechanical power. Power-driven or machine-mounted screening equipment is classified under machinery headings. If a sieve can be used both manually and with a machine, the primary intended use and design typically govern classification.
At the SITC level, hand sieves are grouped together regardless of mesh material. However, at the HTS 10-digit level, the frame and mesh material (e.g., wire cloth versus textile mesh) can determine the specific tariff line and applicable duty rate, so importers should document material composition carefully.
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