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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of parts and accessories for automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus (SITC 87469) totaled $29.8M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Parts and Accessories for Automatic Regulating or Controlling Instruments and Apparatus paid $2.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $16.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReplacement actuators, control modules, sensor assemblies, and other components dedicated to the automatic regulating and controlling instruments of the parent heading are classified here, provided they are identifiable as suitable for use solely or principally with those instruments. The residual nature of the parent heading — covering automatic controllers not elsewhere specified — means that parts classification requires first confirming the parent instrument's own classification, then establishing that the component is dedicated to it. Generic electronic modules, printed circuit boards, or mechanical actuators that serve multiple equipment types are typically classified under their own functional headings rather than as parts of automatic controllers.
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PCBAs dedicated to and identifiable as parts of automatic regulating instruments are generally classified here as parts. However, a general-purpose PCBA not specifically designed for a particular controller type is more likely classified under the heading for printed circuit assemblies. The dedicated-use determination — supported by part numbers, technical drawings, and manufacturer documentation — is the deciding factor.
The importer should document that the actuator is designed and marketed specifically for use with identified automatic controller models, typically through manufacturer part cross-references, service manuals, or product datasheets. An actuator sold as a general-purpose component for multiple applications would ordinarily be classified under the heading for its own function rather than as a part of an automatic controller.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $8.8M | $14.5M | +$5.7M |
| CANADA | $1.9M | $5.3M | +$3.4M |
| CHINA | $2.1M | $1.7M | -$420K |
| FRANCE | $2.3M | $1.3M | -$1.0M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $162K | $2.0M | +$1.9M |
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