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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus, not elsewhere specified (SITC 87465) totaled $235.5M in July 2026, traded with 86 countries.
Importers of Automatic Regulating or Controlling Instruments and Apparatus, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $14.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $127.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Basic heading 42 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 87465 · $235.5M of $44.8B
Automatic controllers not captured by the more specific headings for thermostats, pressure regulators, or other named devices — including flow controllers, level controllers, and multi-variable process controllers — are classified here as a residual category within the automatic controls family. The 'not elsewhere specified' (NES) character of this heading means classification here is appropriate only after confirming the article does not fall under a more specific heading; process controllers that integrate temperature, pressure, and flow regulation in a single unit often require careful analysis to determine whether a specific heading applies. These instruments are widely used in chemical processing, oil and gas, water treatment, and manufacturing automation.
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11.4K shipments/mo
When a single instrument performs multiple automatic control functions (e.g., temperature and flow), classification depends on which function gives the article its essential character, or whether a specific heading covers the combination. If no more specific heading applies, the NES heading for automatic regulating instruments is the appropriate fallback. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for complex multi-function controllers.
Technical specifications showing that the device includes a sensing element, a comparator or set-point mechanism, and an automatic output signal or actuating function are the key evidence. Manual valves or switches that require human intervention to change the control output do not qualify as automatic controllers. Product datasheets, functional block diagrams, and manufacturer classification guidance are standard supporting documents.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 42% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$235.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$237.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.