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U.S. imports of escalators and moving walkways (HS 842840) totaled $3.0M in June 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Escalators and Moving Walkways paid $675K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $3.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: June 2026 dataEscalators and moving walkways are large-scale, permanently installed passenger-handling systems serving airports, transit stations, shopping centers, and commercial buildings — a market where long-term service contracts and local installation requirements heavily influence sourcing decisions. All units enter under a single tariff line (8428400000) regardless of rise, speed, or width. China is the leading US import source for this equipment, with Spain and Austria also prominent suppliers — the latter two reflecting the European heritage of major global escalator brands. Equipment from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs, which can materially affect project economics for large installations.
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Escalators and moving walkways must comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, which is adopted by most US jurisdictions. Compliance is enforced at the state and local building-permit level rather than at the federal customs border, but importers and project owners should confirm that equipment meets the applicable edition of the code before procurement, as non-compliant units may be rejected by local inspectors after arrival.
Escalator components imported separately are generally classified as parts of escalators under HTS heading 8431, not under 842840, which covers complete or substantially complete units. If a shipment represents an incomplete escalator that is nonetheless presented as a complete unit for assembly, it may still qualify under 842840 under the GRI 2(a) incomplete/unfinished goods rule. The degree of completeness and the importer's documentation are critical to this determination.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428400000 | ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKWAYS | $3.0M | 22.45% | 100.00% | $675K |
ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKWAYS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8428400000 | ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKWAYS | $343K |
ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKWAYS
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $714K | -- | -$714K |
| New Hampshire | $506K | -- | -$506K |
| Georgia | $454K | -- | -$454K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| BOSTON, MA | $668K | -- | -$668K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $479K | -- | -$479K |