U.S. imports of Industrial Textile Drying Machines (Over 10 kg Capacity) (SITC 72473) totaled $55.4M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Industrial Textile Drying Machines (Over 10 kg Capacity) paid $14.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 25.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Industrial Textile Drying Machines (Over 10 kg Capacity) imports of $55.4M in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $63.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNon-centrifugal textile drying machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kilograms serve commercial laundry, textile finishing, and industrial processing operations where throughput and energy efficiency are primary procurement criteria. The explicit exclusion of centrifugal dryers (covered under a separate heading) is a key classification boundary that importers must observe to avoid misclassification. These machines are sourced globally, with European manufacturers historically prominent in high-specification industrial configurations.
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Centrifugal dryers operate on a fundamentally different mechanical principle — using high-speed rotation to extract moisture — and are classified under a separate SITC heading (743.5 equivalent). The non-centrifugal machines in this category use heat and airflow. Misidentifying a centrifugal extractor as a dryer under this heading is a common classification error that can result in incorrect duty assessment.
Large commercial dryers must comply with applicable OSHA safety standards and may need to meet NFPA fire safety codes for lint management systems. Energy efficiency requirements under DOE regulations may also apply depending on the machine's configuration and end-use classification. Importers should confirm compliance before the equipment is placed in service.
Basic heading 213 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72473 · $55.4M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and South Korea together supply 70% of it. China pays 52.6% duty; Mexico 23.7%.
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$55.4MYoY · free account
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$15.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $801.1M of Industrial Textile Drying Machines (Over 10 kg Capacity).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.