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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of machinery having individual functions (n.e.s.) (SITC 72849) totaled $950.1M in April 2026, traded with 79 countries.
Importers of Machinery Having Individual Functions (N.E.S.) paid $95.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $685.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery Having Individual Functions (N.E.S.) imports of $950.1M in April 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $796.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA broad residual category, this heading captures industrial machines that perform a discrete, self-contained function but cannot be classified under any more specific machinery heading in the schedule. In practice, it serves as the classification home for novel or hybrid equipment — automated assembly systems, specialized testing machines, and purpose-built industrial apparatus — that straddles conventional product boundaries. Because the heading is defined by exclusion, classification disputes are common, and CBP rulings on similar equipment are a valuable reference for importers.
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The machine must perform a complete, identifiable industrial function on its own — not merely as a component of a larger system — and must not be more specifically described by any other heading. CBP and the WCO have issued rulings clarifying that 'individual function' means the machine can operate independently to accomplish a defined task, rather than serving only as a sub-assembly or auxiliary unit.
Because 72849 maps to multiple 10-digit HTS lines, Section 301 exposure varies by the specific tariff line assigned to the equipment. Some lines within this heading have been subject to List 3 or List 4 Section 301 measures on Chinese-origin goods. Importers should confirm the applicable HTS code and current Section 301 list status with a licensed customs broker before importation.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $228.2M | $82.2M | -$146.0M |
| GERMANY | $190.6M | $22.2M | -$168.3M |
| MEXICO | $84.2M | $80.8M | -$3.4M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $54.0M | $4.4M | -$49.5M |
| SWITZERLAND | $55.3M | $1.5M | -$53.8M |
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Monthly import values over time