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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating foods (SITC 74187) totaled $134.9M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Making Hot Drinks or for Cooking or Heating Foods paid $14.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $100.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Making Hot Drinks or for Cooking or Heating Foods imports of $134.9M in April 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $113.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCommercial and industrial food-service equipment — including espresso machines, commercial coffee brewers, conveyor ovens, steam kettles, and food warmers — designed for making hot beverages or cooking and heating food at scale falls under this heading. The commercial food-service sector drives significant import volume, with equipment ranging from countertop beverage machines to large institutional cooking lines. FDA may review certain food-contact equipment for compliance with applicable food safety standards, and energy-efficiency requirements can apply to commercial cooking equipment under DOE regulations.
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FDA does not typically regulate commercial cooking machinery as a medical or food product, but food-contact surfaces must comply with applicable FDA food-contact material standards. NSF International certification is widely required by US buyers and health departments as evidence of food-safety compliance, even though it is not a federal import requirement.
Commercial espresso machines designed for high-volume, continuous professional use are classified here under food-service machinery, while household coffee makers are typically classified under electrothermic domestic appliances. The distinction turns on design capacity, construction grade, and whether the unit is marketed for professional or domestic use.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $29.7M | $4.9M | -$24.8M |
| CANADA | $23.6M | $10.9M | -$12.8M |
| SWITZERLAND | $15.9M | $104K | -$15.8M |
| CHINA | $15.5M | $407K | -$15.1M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $10.5M | $3.4M | -$7.1M |
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