Import Duty on CNC & Industrial Machinery from China: 2026 HTS Chapter 84
Model landed costs, formal CBP Form 7501 MPF caps, and Section 301 List 1/2/3 tariffs for CNC machining centers, cobots, 3D printers, laser cutters, and injection molding machines.
2026 Chapter 84 Chinese Machinery & Automation Tariff Schedule
Compare stacked 2026 U.S. customs tariffs across top industrial capital equipment subheadings imported from Shenzhen, Suzhou, Dongguan, andๆตๅ (Jinan):
| Commodity / Subheading | HTS Code | Base MFN | Sec 301 | Sec 232 | 2026 IEEPA | Combined Rate | Load in Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Metal Lathes & Turning Centers | 8458.11.00 | 4.4% | 25% | 0% | 20% | 49.40% | |
| Industrial Robots & Cobot Arms | 8479.50.00 | 2.5% | 25% | 0% | 20% | 47.50% | |
| Industrial 3D Printers (Additive Mfg) | 8485.20.00 | 3.1% | 25% | 0% | 20% | 48.10% | |
| Plastic Injection Molding Machines | 8477.10.90 | 3.1% | 25% | 0% | 20% | 48.10% |
Worked Example: $45,000 Shipment of 2 CNC Turning Centers (HTS 8458.11.00)
Here is the exact CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary calculation for a U.S. machine shop importing two horizontal CNC lathes ($22,500/unit = $45,000 FOB Shanghai) via 20ft FCL ocean container ($2,600 ocean freight + $140 marine insurance):
CBP Formal Entry Assessment on Capital Equipment
- Commercial Invoice FOB Value: $45,000.00 ($22,500.00 ร 2 CNC lathes, excluding ocean freight & post-import U.S. installation)
- 1. Column 1 Base MFN Duty (4.4% under HTS 8458.11.00): $1,980.00
- 2. USTR Section 301 List 1 Duty (25.0% under 9903.88.01): $11,250.00
- 3. 2026 IEEPA China Tariff Surcharge (20.0%): $9,000.00
- Total Stacked Customs Duties (49.40%): $22,230.00
- 4. CBP MPF (0.3464% = $155.88) + Ocean HMF (0.125% = $56.25): $212.13
- 5. Ocean FCL Freight & All-Risk Marine Insurance: $2,740.00
- Total U.S. Landed Cost: $70,182.13 ($35,091.07 per CNC machine)
Post-Import Installation Deductions (19 CFR 152.103) & Wood Packaging ISPM-15
Under 19 U.S.C. 1401a(b)(3), charges for technical assembly, on-site commissioning, or training performed inside the United States AFTER importation are deductible from dutiable customs value if itemized separately from the machinery FOB price on the commercial invoice. Ensure all heavy wooden crates bear valid heat-treated ISPM-15 stamps to avoid immediate CBP agriculture re-export orders.
Frequently Asked Questions: Import Duty on CNC & Industrial Machinery from China (HTS Chapter 84)
What is the 2026 U.S. import duty on CNC machines from China?
Metalworking CNC lathes and machining centers under HTS 8457 and 8458 carry a 4.2% to 4.4% Column 1 Base MFN rate, plus 25% Section 301 List 1 duty and 20% IEEPA China surcharge, totaling 49.2% to 49.4% on the FOB machine value.
Are USTR Section 301 machinery exclusions still active in 2026?
Most legacy Section 301 exclusions expired, though USTR granted targeted temporary exclusions for specific solar wafer/cell manufacturing equipment under Chapter 84. Always verify active 9903.88.69 / 9903.88.70 exclusion notes before entry.
Do fiber laser cutters from China require FDA clearance at customs?
Yes. Any laser cutter, laser welder, or laser engraver is regulated as a radiation-emitting electronic product by the FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). Importers must submit Form FDA 2877 with a valid manufacturer accession number.
Can I deduct U.S. on-site installation and training from dutiable value?
Yes. Under 19 U.S.C. 1401a(b)(3)(A)(i), reasonable costs for construction, erection, assembly, or maintenance performed after importation into the United States are excluded from customs value when separately identified on the commercial invoice.
What customs bond is needed for a $45,000 machine shipment?
For a single transaction bond (STB), sureties generally require coverage equal to total FOB value plus all stacked duties (or 3x value if subject to PGA/FDA partner agency review). Frequent importers save significantly with a $50,000 annual Continuous Customs Bond.
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