Calculate Landed Cost for Industrial Machinery from EU
EU industrial machinery enters the US with no free trade agreement benefit — MFN rates apply. Most HTS Chapter 84 machinery carries 0%–4.4% base duty, but Section 122 (15%) is active through July 24, 2026, and steel-heavy machines carry Section 232 component risk. This calculator is pre-loaded with EU machinery defaults — enter your shipment value to get the full landed cost breakdown for German, Italian, or French equipment.
EU Industrial Machinery Duty Rates — HTS Quick Reference (2026)
| Product | HTS Code | Base MFN | USMCA | Section 232 Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery, n.e.s. | 8479.89 | 0% | N/A | Low |
| Machine tools (metal forming) | 8462.10 | 4.4% | N/A | Medium |
| CNC machining centers | 8457.10 | 4.4% | N/A | Low |
| Injection molding machines | 8477.10 | 3.5% | N/A | Low |
| Industrial pumps | 8413.60 | 0% | N/A | Low |
| Compressors | 8414.80 | 0% | N/A | Low |
| Industrial ovens/furnaces | 8417.20 | 3.5% | N/A | Medium |
| Conveyors/material handling | 8428.39 | 0% | N/A | Low |
| Robots (industrial) | 8479.50 | 0% | N/A | Low |
No US-EU free trade agreement exists — EU machinery faces standard MFN rates. Section 232 (25%) applies to steel imports but generally not to machinery unless the machinery is specifically classified as steel mill product derivatives. Section 122 (15%) applies through July 24, 2026. Rates based on USITC HTS 2026.
Key Regulatory Context for EU Machinery Importers (2026)
- No US-EU Free Trade Agreement: Unlike USMCA (US-Canada-Mexico) or KORUS (US-Korea), there is no bilateral FTA between the US and European Union as of 2026. EU machinery enters at standard MFN (Most Favored Nation) rates. TTIP negotiations were suspended. FTA benefits do not apply.
- Section 232 and Machinery: Section 232 (25% tariff on steel, 10% on aluminum) applies to steel and aluminum mill products — not generally to finished machinery. However, if a machine is primarily classified as a steel article or contains substantial steel components claimed as the primary classification, Section 232 may apply. Custom-built heavy equipment with significant steel structures should be reviewed by a licensed customs broker.
- Section 122 (15% Global Surcharge): EU machinery is subject to Section 122 (15%, active Feb 24 – Jul 24, 2026). For machinery with 0% base MFN rate, Section 122 represents the entire duty burden during the active period. For a €2,000,000 CNC machining center (0% MFN), Section 122 adds approximately $330,000 to landed cost.
- Customs Value for Capital Equipment: EU machinery shipped with installation, commissioning, engineering, or software licenses may require careful customs value determination. CBP treats the declared value as the "price actually paid or payable" — ancillary services charged separately from the machine may be excludable from customs value if properly documented.
- CE Marking and OSHA Compliance: EU-manufactured machinery bears CE marking per EU Machinery Directive — but CE is an EU certification, not a US compliance mark. US importers must verify OSHA 1910 machinery safety compliance, UL/ETL certification for electrical components, and any sector-specific safety standards before deploying equipment in US facilities.
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Disclaimer: Duty rates and regulatory requirements shown on this page are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Rates are based on USITC HTS 2026 and publicly available trade data as of April 2026. Actual customs duties depend on the specific 10-digit HTS classification, declared customs value, country of origin determination, applicable trade agreement eligibility, and current CBP binding rulings. Section 122 expiration dates are subject to executive action and may change without advance notice. This tool does not constitute legal, customs brokerage, or tax advice. Consult a licensed customs broker or trade attorney before making sourcing or duty payment decisions. USTradeStack is not liable for duties assessed based on calculations from this tool.