U.S. imports of continuous-action bucket-type elevators & conveyors (HS 842832) totaled $1.3M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Continuous-Action Bucket-Type Elevators & Conveyors paid $215K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 16.39% of the $1.3M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBucket elevators and conveyors move bulk materials — grain, cement, fertilizer, aggregates — vertically or along inclines using a series of attached buckets on a belt or chain loop, making them a primary handling solution in agriculture, construction, and chemical processing. All surface-use bucket-type units enter under a single tariff line (8428320000), with no further subdivision by capacity or drive type. Canada is the leading US import source for this equipment, with Italy and the United Kingdom also significant suppliers. Buyers sourcing from China should be aware that certain industrial machinery from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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The defining feature is the use of discrete buckets attached to a belt or chain to carry material, versus a flat or troughed belt that carries material directly on its surface. Bucket elevators are typically used for vertical or steep-incline movement of granular or lumpy bulk materials, while belt conveyors handle horizontal or gentle-incline transport. If a unit uses both mechanisms, classification follows the component that gives it its essential character.
Bucket-type continuous-action elevators and conveyors classified under 8428320000 may be subject to Section 301 tariffs when imported from China. Importers should confirm the current Section 301 list status and any applicable exclusions with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as the scope and exclusion landscape can change.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 10 of 10 in heading 8428
Subheading 842832 · $1.3M of $684.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428320000 | Cont-Act Elev & Convey,Fr Goods or Matl,Bucket Typ | $1.3M | 16.39% | 99.06% | $215K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8428320000 | Cont-Act Elev & Convey,Fr Goods or Matl,Bucket Typ | $620K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$620KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $16.0M of Continuous-Action Bucket-Type Elevators & Conveyors.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and India together supply 67% of it. China pays 37.8% duty; United Kingdom 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.39% of total import value.