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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of presses for particle board & fiber building board; wood and cork treatment machinery (n.e.s.) (SITC 72844) totaled $28.4M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Presses for Particle Board & Fiber Building Board; Wood and Cork Treatment Machinery (N.E.S.) paid $2.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.5% on $25.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Presses for Particle Board & Fiber Building Board; Wood and Cork Treatment Machinery (N.E.S.) imports of $28.4M in April 2026 ran 96% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHot presses and continuous-press lines used to manufacture particle board, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and fiber building board are the primary equipment type in this heading, alongside other wood- and cork-treatment machinery not elsewhere specified. These capital goods are critical inputs for the engineered-wood panel industry, which supplies furniture, construction, and flooring sectors. Equipment size, press-platen dimensions, and heating technology (steam, thermal oil, or electric) are the key specification variables that distinguish commercial offerings.
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The decisive factor is design specificity: presses purpose-built for consolidating wood fiber or particle mats under heat and pressure — with features like multi-daylight openings, steam injection, or continuous belt systems — belong here. General hydraulic or mechanical presses without that wood-panel-specific design are classified elsewhere. Technical drawings and the manufacturer's product description are the primary evidence CBP will review.
Section 301 tariffs have applied to a range of industrial machinery sourced from China, including press equipment. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list applicability for the specific 10-digit HTS code before finalizing sourcing decisions, as exposure varies by equipment type and origin.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $22.5M | -- | -$22.5M |
| CANADA | $3.6M | $16K | -$3.5M |
| DENMARK | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $456K | -- | -$456K |
| SPAIN | $434K | -- | -$434K |
Monthly import values over time