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What Are the Import Tariffs on Machinery from China in 2026?

Imports of engines, pumps, valves, industrial machines, and mechanical equipment from China face a base IEEPA tariff of 10% plus MFN rates that vary by specific HTS code. Chinese goods are also subject to Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 25%, depending on which List the product falls under.

Active Duty Layers for Machinery from China

These tariff layers apply to engines, pumps, valves, industrial machines, and mechanical equipment imported from China

IEEPA Global Tariff

10%

Applies to all imports from all countries

MFN (Most Favored Nation)

Varies by HTS code

Base duty rate set by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Section 301

7.5%โ€“25%

China-specific tariffs on Lists 1โ€“4B

Not applicable to this combination:

Section 232
Section 122 (Auto)

Common HTS Codes for Machinery

Representative tariff classifications under HTS chapters 84. Actual rates depend on the specific 10-digit HTS code.

HTS CodeProduct DescriptionMFN RateAdditional Duties+ IEEPA 10%
8414.80.20Air CompressorsFreeSec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
Free + layers
8413.70.20Centrifugal PumpsFreeSec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
Free + layers
8431.43.80Drilling Machine PartsFreeSec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
Free + layers
8481.80.50Industrial Valves2.0%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
2.0% + layers
8462.21.80Bending/Forming Machines4.4%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
4.4% + layers
8479.89.98Other Mechanical Machines2.5%Sec 301: 7.5โ€“25%
2.5% + layers

* Rates shown are representative. Use the calculator for exact duty amounts based on your specific HTS code and declared value.

Key Notes: Machinery from China

Section 301 tariffs add 7.5%โ€“25% on most machinery from China, depending on the specific List (1โ€“4B) the product falls under.

De minimis ($800 duty-free threshold) has been eliminated for Chinese imports โ€” all shipments are subject to duty.

The IEEPA 10% tariff applies to all machinery imports from China regardless of other duty layers.

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