U.S. imports of Continuous-Action Belt-Type Elevators & Conveyors (HS 842833) totaled $68.3M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Continuous-Action Belt-Type Elevators & Conveyors paid $9.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Continuous-Action Belt-Type Elevators & Conveyors imports of $68.3M in August 2026 ran 72% above the year-to-date monthly average of $39.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBelt conveyors are the workhorse of bulk material handling across mining, ports, food processing, and manufacturing, using a continuous loop of belting to transport goods horizontally or on inclines. All surface-use belt-type units not designed for underground service are classified under 8428330000. Canada and Germany are the leading US import sources, reflecting both geographic proximity and Germany's strong position in precision conveyor engineering for automotive and industrial applications. Equipment sourced from China under this heading may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor importers should build into landed-cost calculations.
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1.1K import shipments a month
Modular plastic belt conveyors that function as continuous-action belt-type conveyors for goods or materials generally fall under 842833 (8428330000). However, if the unit is a small tabletop conveyor primarily used as part of a larger machine, it could be classified as a part or component of that machine under a different heading. The intended function and degree of integration with other equipment are the key classification factors.
CBP may request technical specifications, engineering drawings, manufacturer's product literature, and a bill of materials to confirm that the equipment functions as a continuous-action belt conveyor for goods or materials. For large capital equipment shipped in multiple shipments, a binding ruling from CBP in advance can prevent classification disputes at entry.
Subheading 3 of 10 in heading 8428
Subheading 842833 · $68.3M of $684.8M
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$68.3MYoY · free account
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$23.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $487.0M of Continuous-Action Belt-Type Elevators & Conveyors and exported $209.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428330000 | Belt Type Cont-Action Elevators & Conveyors, NESOI | $67.2M | 14.28% | 97.29% | $9.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8428330000 | Belt Type Cont-Action Elevators & Conveyors, NESOI | $23.4M |
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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2.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.28% of imports for consumption.