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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of multistation transfer machines for working metal (SITC 73123) totaled $4.1M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Multistation Transfer Machines for Working Metal paid $534K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $4.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Multistation Transfer Machines for Working Metal imports of $4.1M in April 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMultistation transfer machines automatically move workpieces through a series of fixed machining stations in sequence, enabling high-throughput production of complex metal components — most notably automotive engine blocks, cylinder heads, and transmission housings — with minimal manual intervention. The integrated, line-specific nature of these systems means they are often custom-engineered, making valuation and classification at entry more complex than for standard catalog equipment. Importers should be prepared to provide detailed engineering drawings and station-by-station process descriptions to support CBP classification review.
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Custom-engineered transfer machines are typically valued on a transaction-value basis using the invoice price, but CBP may scrutinize related-party transactions or contracts that bundle engineering, installation, and training services. Importers should clearly separate the dutiable value of the machine from non-dutiable services in their commercial documentation.
A multistation transfer machine is characterized by an integrated workpiece-transfer mechanism linking all stations as a unified system. Manufacturer documentation showing the integrated transfer mechanism, common control architecture, and system-level design intent is key evidence for classification as a single transfer machine rather than multiple individual machines.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| GERMANY | $3K | $315K | +$312K |
| CANADA | $68K | -- | -$68K |
| SPAIN | -- | -- | -- |
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