8479.89.95Machines and mechanical appliances
HTS Code 8479.89.95 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesNuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofMachines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof:Other machines and mechanical appliances:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 8 sub-classifications.
Estimated Duty on 8479.89.95
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 40%
- $4,000.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 40.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,047.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty2.5%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8479.89.95
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 2.5%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- China40%
- Mexico12.5%
- Canada12.5%
- Vietnam15%
- Germany10%
Tariff updates
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- May 28, 2026 · PublishedUS caps Section 232 tariffs on Taiwan auto parts and wood products at 15% under trade deal
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
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US Import Duty on HTS 8479.89.95 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2.5% |
| 40%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Mexico | 2.5% |
| 12.5%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 2.5% |
| 12.5%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 2.5% |
| 15%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Germany | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 2.5% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 2.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| India | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Ireland | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 2.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 2.5% |
| 15%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Malaysia | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| United Kingdom | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| France | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Brazil | 2.5% |
| 40%37.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Bangladesh | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Cambodia | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Mexico pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Canada pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Vietnam pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from India pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Thailand pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Malaysia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from United Kingdom pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from France pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Indonesia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Brazil pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 37.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Bangladesh pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Cambodia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8479.89.95 From
In 2025 the US imported $5.8B of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95 and related codes), down 9% on 2024, mostly from Germany (18%), South Korea (13%) and Canada (11%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1B | 18% | 12% | 10% |
| South Korea | $747M | 13% | 47% | 12.5% |
| Canada | $617M | 11% | 9% | 12.5%0% with USMCA |
| Japan | $601M | 10% | 2% | 12.5% |
| Mexico | $580M | 10% | 2% | 12.5%0% with USMCA |
| China | $519M | 9% | 1% | 40%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Italy | $293M | 5% | 26% | 10% |
| Switzerland | $173M | 3% | 18% | 12.5% |
| United Kingdom | $151M | 3% | 7% | 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Vietnam | $147M | 3% | 35% | 15%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 8479.89.95 cover?
HTS code 8479.89.95 covers machines and mechanical appliances (Other), classified under Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.5%. There are 8 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8479.89.95?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8479.89.95 is 2.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Vietnam pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Goods that qualify for Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft pay 12.5%.
What is the US tariff on machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of machines and mechanical appliances (HTS 8479.89.95) from Mexico pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8479.89.95?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8479.89.95 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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