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U.S. imports of excavating machinery (End-Use 21030) totaled $1.6B in April 2026, traded with 86 countries.
Importers of Excavating Machinery paid $351.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $1.5B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHydraulic excavators, backhoes, and trenching machines imported under end-use category 21030 serve the US construction, infrastructure, and utility sectors, with Asian manufacturers — particularly from Japan and South Korea — holding significant market positions in mid-size and large excavator classes. Section 301 tariffs have applied to Chinese-origin excavating machinery, making origin determination and supply-chain sourcing decisions a key cost variable for importers. Steel-intensive components within these machines may also carry Section 232 exposure, compounding the landed-cost analysis for buyers sourcing from multiple origins.
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Origin is critical: excavators from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the base MFN duty, while those from Japan or South Korea are subject only to MFN rates (South Korean-origin goods may also benefit from KORUS FTA treatment). Importers sourcing from multiple countries should conduct a landed-cost comparison that accounts for all applicable trade-remedy measures.
CBP requires that the transaction value include all costs, assists, and related payments. If attachments are invoiced separately but are functionally part of the imported machine, CBP may require their value to be included in the dutiable value of the complete unit. Importers should structure purchase agreements and invoices carefully and consult a broker when attachments represent a significant portion of total value.
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