Presses — HTS 8435
Presses, crushers and similar machinery, used in the manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages; parts thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8435
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8435 groups industrial presses, crushers, and similar machinery used to make wine, cider, fruit juices, or comparable beverages. It also covers parts that are identifiable as being for this machinery. Examples may include equipment that presses fruit, crushes grapes, or performs a closely related beverage-production function, rather than general-purpose food-processing equipment with no such connection.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with heading 8435, then confirm the applicable 6-digit subheading and the additional U.S. statistical subdivisions. The final digits commonly distinguish the machine’s type, function, or construction/material, and may separately identify parts. Classification depends on the product as imported, its principal function, and the wording of the tariff provisions—not simply the marketing name. Check whether the item is a complete machine, a dedicated part, or a component suitable for broader uses.
What to check
- Describe the equipment’s actual operation, such as pressing, crushing, filtering, or another function, and identify the beverage-production use.
- Confirm whether the shipment is a complete machine, an accessory, a replacement part, or an unfinished item; do not assume every component belongs in the parts provision.
- Review the full 8435 subheading text and any relevant legal notes before selecting the 8-digit code, including distinctions based on machine type or material.
- Check the product’s technical literature, drawings, capacity, construction, and intended use against the tariff description.
- Compare the proposed classification with current official HTSUS data and, for unusual or borderline equipment, seek a customs broker’s advice or a binding classification ruling.
HTS heading 8435 summary
Presses is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8435.10.00.00 👉 | Machinery | Free | — | 40% |
| 8435.90.00.00 👉 | Parts | Free | — | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8435?
Presses, crushers and similar machinery, used in the manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages; parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.