U.S. imports of escalators and moving walkways (HS 842840) totaled $2.1M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Escalators and Moving Walkways paid $582K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 28.10% of the $2.1M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Escalators and Moving Walkways imports of $2.1M in August 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.3M.
Last updated: August 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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27 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 8 of 10 in heading 8428
Subheading 842840 · $2.1M of $684.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$8KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $39.4M of Escalators and Moving Walkways.
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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428400000 | Escalators and Moving Walkways | $2.1M | 28.10% | 100.00% | $582K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8428400000 | Escalators and Moving Walkways | $8K |
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
origin
China and Austria together supply 83% of it. China pays 36.5% duty; Netherlands 10.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 28.10% of total import value.