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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit & agricultural produce (SITC 72126) totaled $28.7M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Machines for Cleaning, Sorting or Grading Eggs, Fruit & Agricultural Produce paid $2.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.5% on $28.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machines for Cleaning, Sorting or Grading Eggs, Fruit & Agricultural Produce imports of $28.7M in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPost-harvest handling equipment — washers, optical sorters, weight graders, and similar machines used on eggs, fresh fruit, and other agricultural produce — plays a critical role in packing-house and distribution-center operations. The commercial distinction between egg-handling lines and fruit-sorting systems matters for classification, as both fall under this heading but differ substantially in sanitary design requirements and sensor technology. Buyers sourcing optical or AI-driven grading systems should verify that the machine's primary function is sorting or grading rather than processing, which would shift it to a different heading.
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Not inherently — the classification follows the machine's primary function (cleaning, sorting, or grading agricultural produce) rather than the sensing technology it uses. Whether a sorter uses weight scales, cameras, or machine-vision AI, it remains in this heading as long as it is dedicated to produce grading rather than a broader industrial sorting application.
The machinery itself does not trigger USDA FSIS or FDA admissibility review, but buyers should confirm that equipment intended for use in USDA-inspected egg facilities meets applicable sanitary design standards (e.g., NSF/3-A criteria). Import clearance is handled through standard CBP entry procedures.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAIN | $8.4M | $750K | -$7.7M |
| NETHERLANDS | $7.3M | $329K | -$7.0M |
| ITALY | $5.1M | $838K | -$4.2M |
| SLOVAKIA | $3.5M | -- | -$3.5M |
| INDIA | -- | $2.7M | +$2.7M |
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