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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of seeders, planters, transplanters, fertilizer distributors & manure spreaders (SITC 72112) totaled $20.6M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Seeders, Planters, Transplanters, Fertilizer Distributors & Manure Spreaders paid $503K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.9% on $6.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrecision planting technology — including row-crop planters with electronic seed metering, air seeders, and transplanting machines — is classified under SITC 72112 alongside fertilizer distributors and manure spreaders, provided these are not hand tools. The heading is commercially significant for large-scale grain and vegetable production, where planting accuracy directly affects yield. Trade professionals should distinguish between a complete seeder unit and a seed metering module, as components may classify separately under a parts heading.
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If the GPS or electronic metering system is imported as an integral part of a complete planter unit, it classifies with the planter under 72112. When imported separately as an aftermarket retrofit kit, it would likely classify under a machinery parts or electronic equipment heading depending on its essential character — a determination best confirmed through a CBP binding ruling.
The exclusion removes manually operated hand seeders and push-type garden seeders from this heading; those typically fall under hand-tool classifications. Mechanically or pneumatically driven seeders, even compact walk-behind models, generally remain within 72112 because they are not hand tools in the tariff sense.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $14.5M | $18.0M | +$3.5M |
| GERMANY | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| ARGENTINA | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $589K | $287K | -$302K |
| ITALY | $846K | -- | -$846K |
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