Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Machine Tools Operated by Electro-Chemical, Electron-Beam, Ionic-Beam, or Plasma Arc Processes (SITC 73114) totaled $17.4M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Machine Tools Operated by Electro-Chemical, Electron-Beam, Ionic-Beam, or Plasma Arc Processes paid $1.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.75% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machine Tools Operated by Electro-Chemical, Electron-Beam, Ionic-Beam, or Plasma Arc Processes imports of $17.4M in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectron-beam, ionic-beam, plasma arc, and electro-chemical machine tools represent the most technologically advanced segment of non-traditional machining, serving semiconductor fabrication, aerospace turbine manufacturing, and defense applications where atomic-level precision or extreme material removal rates are required. The breadth of processes grouped here — from electrochemical dissolution to plasma cutting — means that correct classification demands a precise understanding of the machine's primary working mechanism. Some electron-beam and ion-beam systems may also intersect with export-control regimes, warranting an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) review in addition to import classification.
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141 import shipments a month
Yes. High-capability electron-beam and ion-beam systems may be controlled under the Commerce Control List (CCL) and require an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) review. Importers and re-exporters should consult the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regulations and, where applicable, coordinate with their customs broker on both import classification and export-control compliance.
The key distinction is whether the plasma arc is the primary working process for material removal or shaping. Standalone plasma cutting tables used in fabrication shops may classify differently from precision plasma-arc machine tools designed for controlled material removal. Technical documentation from the manufacturer describing the machine's design function is essential for making this determination.
Basic heading 353 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 73114 · $17.4M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Finland together supply 51% of it. New Zealand pays 14.7% duty; Finland 0.0%.
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Imports
$17.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $164.0M of Machine Tools Operated by Electro-Chemical, Electron-Beam, Ionic-Beam, or Plasma Arc Processes.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.