There are currently no specific tariffs or quotas on robotics or industrial machinery.
However, the Secretary of Commerce initiated a Section 232 investigation on September 2, 2025, into whether imports of such items threaten to impair national security. Comments from interested parties are due by October 17, 2025.
This investigation includes robots and programmable, computer-controlled mechanical systems. This equipment spans CNC machining centers, turning and milling machines, grinding and deburring equipment, and industrial stamping and pressing machines. It also includes automatic tool changers, jigs and fixtures, and machine tools for cutting, welding, and handling work pieces.
Application-specific specialty metalworking equipment used to treat, form, or cut metal, such as
autoclaves and industrial ovens, metal finishing and treatment equipment, EDM machinery, and
laser and water-cutting tools and machinery is also included.
ST&R offers a three-pronged approach for avoiding, mitigating, and/or recovering these and other tariffs. For more information on which of these strategies might be most effective for your business, please contact ST&R.
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