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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of threading or tapping machines for metal (nes) (SITC 73157) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Threading or Tapping Machines for Metal (NES) paid $47K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.0% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Threading or Tapping Machines for Metal (NES) imports of $1.2M in April 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThreading and tapping machines remove metal to produce internal or external screw threads and are critical inputs for fastener manufacturing, pipe fitting, and precision component production. The NES designation places this heading in a residual category covering machines not elsewhere specified in the SITC schedule, which can create classification ambiguity when a machine performs both threading and other cutting operations. Buyers and importers should document the machine's primary function clearly, as multi-function machine tools may be classified under a different heading depending on their principal purpose.
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CBP generally applies the principal-function rule for multi-operation machines. A manufacturer's specification sheet identifying the machine's primary designed purpose, along with any relevant GRI (General Rules of Interpretation) analysis, should accompany the entry. A binding ruling request from CBP can provide certainty before importation.
Machines originating from certain countries, particularly China, may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard column-1 duty rate. The applicable list and product coverage should be verified against the current USTR Section 301 annexes at the time of entry, as exclusions and modifications have been issued periodically.
Monthly import values over time
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