U.S. imports of Hydraulic Jacks and Hoists (Excluding Built-In Garage Systems) (HS 842542) totaled $35.4M in August 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Hydraulic Jacks and Hoists (Excluding Built-In Garage Systems) paid $10.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 30.78% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHydraulic jacks and hoists used across construction, manufacturing, and vehicle service applications — but excluding the permanently installed garage systems of 842541 — are consolidated under 842542 at tariff line 8425420000. Thailand is the leading US supplier under this heading, with China and the Netherlands also prominent; Chinese-origin goods carry Section 301 tariff exposure. The hydraulic operating principle is the defining classification criterion: units using mechanical screw, rack, or pneumatic mechanisms fall under 842549 instead. Rated lifting capacity, stroke length, and cylinder configuration are the primary commercial specifications that differentiate product tiers in this category.
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1.5K import shipments a month
A jack that uses air pressure to drive a hydraulic fluid circuit is generally considered hydraulic in its operating principle and would classify under 842542. The key is the mechanism that actually lifts the load: if it is hydraulic fluid pressure acting on a piston, the unit is hydraulic regardless of how that pressure is generated. Importers with ambiguous designs should seek a binding ruling from CBP to confirm classification.
Thailand has developed a significant manufacturing base for hydraulic tools and automotive service equipment, partly as a result of investment by Japanese and other multinational manufacturers. Its prominence means importers have a viable alternative to Chinese-origin supply that avoids Section 301 duties, though buyers should still conduct due diligence on factory capacity and quality certifications, particularly for high-cycle or safety-critical lifting applications.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 8425
Subheading 842542 · $35.4M of $128.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$35.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $383.4M of Hydraulic Jacks and Hoists (Excluding Built-In Garage Systems) and exported $84.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Thailand and China together supply 76% of it. China pays 49.4% duty; Germany 21.8%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 30.78% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8425420000 | Jacks and Hoists, Hydraulic, Exc Blt-in Jack Systems | $35.3M | 30.78% | 97.71% | $10.9M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8425420000 | Jacks and Hoists, Hydraulic, Exc Blt-in Jack Systems | $8.5M |
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.
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