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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of parts for bookbinding machinery (SITC 72689) totaled $4.2M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Parts for Bookbinding Machinery paid $411K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts for Bookbinding Machinery imports of $4.2M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReplacement and spare parts for bookbinding machinery serve the commercial printing and publishing supply chain, keeping saddle-stitching, perfect-binding, and case-binding lines operational. These components — ranging from folding-knife assemblies to gathering-chain guides — are typically classified by their principal-use relationship to the parent bookbinding machine rather than by material composition. Importers should confirm that parts are dedicated to bookbinding equipment rather than general printing machinery, as the classification boundary between SITC 72689 and adjacent printing-parts headings can affect duty treatment.
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Classification hinges on the part's principal-use dedication: if the component is designed and used exclusively or primarily for bookbinding operations (stitching, gluing, casing-in), it falls under the bookbinding machinery parts heading. Parts that serve both printing and binding functions may require a binding ruling from CBP to confirm the correct SITC or HTS classification.
Depending on the country of origin and the specific HTS subheading, some machinery parts from certain trading partners may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable HTS 10-digit code and origin before entry, as Section 301 coverage varies by product and supplier country.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $791K | -- | -$791K |
| JAPAN | $633K | $89K | -$544K |
| ITALY | $635K | -- | -$635K |
| GERMANY | $605K | -- | -$605K |
| BELGIUM | $467K | -- | -$467K |
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