How much machines and mechanical appliances does China import?
China imported $7.6B of machines and mechanical appliances (HS 8479) during January–September 2026. In September 2026 alone, China imported $1B of machines and mechanical appliances, up 24% from September 2025. Specialized machines and mechanical devices performing specific industrial functions that do not fit into other tariff classifications, encompassing custom, novel, or multi-purpose equipment. Values are in US dollars, from the China General Administration of Customs (GACC).
Are China's machines and mechanical appliances imports growing?
China's machines and mechanical appliances imports were up 13.6% from January–September 2025, reaching $7.6B during January–September 2026.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.
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China Data Portal. "China Machines and mechanical appliances (HS 8479) Import Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/8479/