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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of machinery for working rubber or plastics (n.e.s.) (SITC 72842) totaled $180.1M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Working Rubber or Plastics (N.E.S.) paid $27.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $164.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Working Rubber or Plastics (N.E.S.) imports of $180.1M in April 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $201.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataInjection molding machines, extruders, blow-molding equipment, and other rubber- and plastics-processing machinery that does not fall under a more specific SITC heading are classified here. These capital goods serve automotive, packaging, medical device, and consumer-goods manufacturers, making them widely traded inputs for industrial supply chains. Importers should verify whether specific equipment lines are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which have applied broadly to machinery of Chinese origin.
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Classification turns on the machine's principal function. If the equipment is designed specifically for a named process covered by a more specific heading (such as calendering or blow molding captured elsewhere), it goes there; only machines whose function is not elsewhere specified land in 72842. A licensed customs broker will review the manufacturer's technical documentation and GRI rules to make the call.
Many machinery lines of Chinese origin fall within the scope of Section 301 tariffs. The applicable list and rate tier depend on the specific 10-digit HTS classification of the equipment, so importers should confirm current exposure with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
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