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HTS 8424.89.90 · Machinery and tools

Import duty on spraying machinery from China

Spraying machinery imported from China under HTS 8424.89.90 pay a total duty rate of about 40% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 1.8%, plus Section 232 — aluminum and steel (9903.82.10) at 15% in lieu and Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) (9903.88.02) at 25%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Assumes: Section 232 metals: this line is on the aluminum and steel list, so enter the aluminum and steel share of the article's weight (copper content doesn't count). Under 15%, no metal duty applies. The estimate assumes 15% or more. Change it in the Trade Terminal.

Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.

Total duty rate
40%
On a $10,000 shipment by ocean: $4,000.00 duty + $47.14 fees
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Line-by-line breakdown

HTS 8424.89.90.00, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.

LineHTS / Chapter 99RateAmount
Base duty (MFN, column 1 general)
Replaced by 9903.82.10
8424.89.90.00—$0.00
Section 232 — aluminum and steel
15% all-in test
9903.82.1015% in lieu$1,500.00
Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A)9903.88.0225%$2,500.00
Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies)
Doesn't stack with Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper (9903.82.10), which this entry already pays.
9903.05.90Excluded$0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee
19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027
0.3464%$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee
19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments
0.125%$12.50
Total duty and fees$4,047.14

Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff on spraying machinery from China?

Spraying machinery imported from China under HTS 8424.89.90 pay a total duty rate of about 40% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 1.8%, plus Section 232 — aluminum and steel (9903.82.10) at 15% in lieu and Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) (9903.88.02) at 25%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to spraying machinery from China?

  • 9903.82.10: Section 232 — aluminum and steel, 15% in lieu
  • 9903.88.02: Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A), 25%

Are there exemptions for spraying machinery from China?

  • Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) does not apply here (9903.05.90): Doesn't stack with Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper (9903.82.10), which this entry already pays.
  • 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
  • 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds

Do spraying machinery need a permit or other agency filing?

CBP flags HTS 8424.89.90.00 for: EPA (data may be required), FDA (data may be required). The Trade Terminal's Broker Box lists the licenses and permits each agency usually requires.

Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on spraying machinery from China?

No active AD/CVD case for China lists HTS 8424.89.90.00 in our reference data. Scope is defined by product description, so confirm with your broker.

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