Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Parts of Automatic Data Processing Machines, Optical Readers & Data Transcription Equipment (SITC 75997) totaled $17.9B in August 2026, imported from 79 countries.
Importers of Parts of Automatic Data Processing Machines, Optical Readers & Data Transcription Equipment paid $39.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts of Automatic Data Processing Machines, Optical Readers & Data Transcription Equipment imports of $17.9B in August 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.6B.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified under SITC 75997, this residual heading captures components and spare parts for ADP machines, magnetic and optical readers, and data-transcription equipment not elsewhere specified — a catch-all that demands careful classification to avoid misclassification into more specific headings. Section 301 tariff exposure is a persistent concern for importers sourcing from China, as many ADP-related parts fall within affected product lists. Trade professionals should verify whether a given part is more precisely classifiable under a dedicated component heading before defaulting to this NES category, since the distinction affects both duty treatment and statistical reporting. The breadth of the heading makes it a frequent subject of customs ruling requests.
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33.4K import shipments a month
The NES (not elsewhere specified) designation means this heading applies only when the part cannot be classified under a more specific SITC subheading for ADP units, storage devices, or peripherals. Importers should first exhaust more specific headings and consult a licensed customs broker or request a binding ruling from CBP when the classification is ambiguous.
Many parts for automatic data processing machines sourced from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The specific list and any granted exclusions change over time, so importers should verify current applicability against the USTR's published product lists before each shipment.
Basic heading 2 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 75997 · $17.9B of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
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Vietnam and Taiwan together supply 57% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $146.8B of Parts of Automatic Data Processing Machines, Optical Readers & Data Transcription Equipment.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.