U.S. imports of Continuous-Action Elevators & Conveyors for Goods or Materials (Other, NESOI) (HS 842839) totaled $120.9M in August 2026, imported from 48 countries.
Importers of Continuous-Action Elevators & Conveyors for Goods or Materials (Other, NESOI) paid $18.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataScrew conveyors, chain conveyors, roller conveyors, pneumatic tube systems, and other continuous-action designs that are neither bucket-type nor belt-type — and not intended for underground use — fall into this residual surface-conveyor category under 8428390000. Germany leads US imports in this heading, reflecting its dominant role in supplying specialized industrial automation and intralogistics equipment. Mexico and Canada are also significant sources, with supply chains often integrated across North American manufacturing operations. Importers of Chinese-origin equipment should evaluate Section 301 exposure before finalizing sourcing decisions.
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2.9K import shipments a month
Pneumatic conveying systems that move goods or materials in a continuous-action manner and are not designed for underground use generally classify under 842839 (8428390000) as 'other' continuous-action conveyors. However, if the system is primarily a pump or compressor with conveying as an incidental function, it may fall under a different heading. The principal function of the complete system governs classification.
Combination systems are classified by the component that imparts the essential character of the whole unit. If the belt section performs the primary conveying function, 842833 may apply; if the chain or other mechanism is dominant, 842839 is more likely. Importers should obtain a manufacturer's functional description and, for high-value shipments, consider a CBP binding ruling to lock in the classification before importation.
Subheading 2 of 10 in heading 8428
Subheading 842839 · $120.9M of $684.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$120.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$34.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4B of Continuous-Action Elevators & Conveyors for Goods or Materials (Other, NESOI) and exported $337.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428390000 | Cont-Act Elev & Convey, Fr Goods or Materls, NESOI | $126.1M | 14.89% | 94.66% | $18.8M |
Cont-Act Elev & Convey, Fr Goods or Materls, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8428390000 | Cont-Act Elev & Convey, Fr Goods or Materls, NESOI | $34.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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5.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.89% of imports for consumption.