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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of textile machinery for washing, dyeing, pressing, coating & finishing (SITC 72474) totaled $16.1M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Textile Machinery for Washing, Dyeing, Pressing, Coating & Finishing paid $1.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $15.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Textile Machinery for Washing, Dyeing, Pressing, Coating & Finishing imports of $16.1M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA broad but commercially important grouping, SITC 72474 captures industrial textile processing machinery — including jiggers, pad mangles, stenters, and coating lines — used across yarn, fabric, and garment finishing operations. The 'not elsewhere specified' scope means classification disputes can arise when a machine performs multiple functions; importers should document the machine's principal function to support the declared heading. Section 301 tariffs may apply to machinery sourced from China, which is a significant supplier of mid-range finishing equipment to global textile manufacturers.
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When a machine performs multiple textile processing functions, classification typically follows the machine's principal function as designed and marketed. If no single function is clearly predominant, the importer may need to seek a CBP binding ruling. Detailed technical specifications and manufacturer documentation describing the machine's primary purpose are essential for supporting the classification.
The 'not elsewhere specified' designation means this heading captures textile processing machines that do not fit more specific categories for washing, drying, or dry-cleaning. Examples include coating applicators, impregnating machines, and certain finishing ranges. Importers should first confirm the machine does not fall under a more specific SITC heading before defaulting to the NES classification.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $3.3M | $3K | -$3.3M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $10K | $2.9M | +$2.9M |
| SPAIN | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| DENMARK | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| CANADA | $160K | $1.2M | +$1.1M |
Monthly import values over time
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