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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of hand-operated mechanical appliances, not over 10 kg, for food & drink preparation (SITC 69781) totaled $10.0M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Hand-Operated Mechanical Appliances, Not Over 10 kg, for Food & Drink Preparation paid $2.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 30% on $9.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hand-Operated Mechanical Appliances, Not Over 10 kg, for Food & Drink Preparation imports of $10.0M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMechanical hand tools used in food and drink preparation — such as manual meat grinders, pasta makers, citrus presses, and similar base-metal devices weighing 10 kg or less — are a staple of the commercial kitchen supply and consumer housewares trade. The weight ceiling of 10 kg is the critical classification boundary: heavier or electrically powered equivalents fall under different headings. These products are widely sourced globally and are frequently subject to Section 301 tariff scrutiny depending on country of origin.
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The 10 kg threshold is a hard classification boundary: hand-operated base-metal food appliances at or below this weight fall here, while heavier units are classified elsewhere. Importers should verify the net weight of the appliance — excluding packaging — against this limit before declaring the HTS subheading.
Many hand-operated kitchen appliances are sourced from China and may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. The applicable rate depends on the specific 10-digit HTS subheading and the product's origin; importers should review current Section 301 lists and any granted exclusions with a licensed customs broker.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $6.4M | -- | -$6.4M |
| CANADA | $49K | $678K | +$629K |
| TAIWAN | $451K | -- | -$451K |
| CAMBODIA | $400K | -- | -$400K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $352K | -- | -$352K |
Monthly import values over time