U.S. imports of Household Sewing Machines (SITC 72433) totaled $23.2M in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Household Sewing Machines paid $2.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSewing machines designed for domestic or home use — typically lighter-duty, lower-stitch-speed units with consumer-oriented features — occupy this heading, distinguishing them from industrial and commercial machines by their intended end-use and mechanical capacity. China has been the dominant global supplier of household sewing machines for decades, and imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that significantly affects sourcing decisions for US retailers and distributors. Buyers should confirm whether a machine's specifications (motor power, stitch speed, frame construction) align with the household classification, as borderline units may be reclassified as industrial.
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Household machines are generally characterized by lower motor wattage, lower maximum stitch speeds, lighter frames, and features oriented toward home use (decorative stitches, built-in buttonholers). Industrial machines are built for continuous high-speed operation, heavier materials, and production-floor environments. When a machine sits at the boundary, the manufacturer's intended market and the machine's rated duty cycle are key classification factors.
Yes — household sewing machines imported from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current applicable list and any granted exclusions with a licensed customs broker, as the scope and rates of Section 301 measures have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
Basic heading 321 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72433 · $23.2M of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Thailand together supply 72% of it. China pays 19.6% duty; Thailand 8.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$23.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $246.0M of Household Sewing Machines.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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