U.S. imports of Machining Centers for Working Metal (SITC 73121) totaled $122.0M in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Machining Centers for Working Metal paid $15.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machining Centers for Working Metal imports of $122.0M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $104.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMachining centers are multi-operation CNC platforms capable of performing milling, drilling, boring, and tapping in a single setup through automatic tool-changing systems, making them the backbone of modern flexible manufacturing in automotive, aerospace, and general metalworking. Their high unit values and capital-goods status mean that Section 232 or Section 301 tariff exposure — depending on origin — can represent a significant landed-cost variable for equipment purchasers. Buyers should also evaluate whether imported machining centers qualify for duty deferral under a Foreign Trade Zone or bonded warehouse arrangement when destined for re-export or phased deployment.
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441 import shipments a month
A machining center is distinguished by its automatic tool-changing capability and the ability to perform multiple machining operations (e.g., milling, drilling, boring) without repositioning the workpiece. A milling machine lacking an automatic tool changer would typically classify under a different heading. CBP may request technical specifications to confirm these features at entry.
Yes. Importers can explore Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admission or bonded warehouse entry to defer duty payment until the equipment is formally entered for consumption. This can be advantageous for large capital equipment orders with phased installation schedules or where re-export is possible.
Basic heading 138 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 73121 · $122.0M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Japan and Germany together supply 68% of it.
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$122.0MYoY · free account
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$47.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2B of Machining Centers for Working Metal.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.