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U.S. exports of lifting or handling machinery (not elsewhere specified) (HS 842699) totaled $1.4M in July 2026.
Importers of Lifting or Handling Machinery (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $167K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $684K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lifting or Handling Machinery (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $692K in July 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLifting and handling machinery that does not fit any more specific heading in Chapter 84 — such as certain gantry systems, specialized industrial manipulators, or non-standard hoisting configurations — is captured under this residual heading, with all trade flowing through a single 10-digit line (8426990000). Italy leads US imports, followed by South Korea and the Netherlands, reflecting European and Asian engineering depth in custom and specialty lifting solutions. Because this is a catch-all category, classification here should be a considered conclusion after ruling out more specific headings — CBP has historically scrutinized residual placements in Chapter 84. Importers dealing with novel or hybrid lifting systems benefit from a binding ruling request before shipment.
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36 shipments/mo
CBP may challenge residual classifications if a more specific heading plausibly applies. Importers should document the ruling-out process — showing why the equipment does not meet the definitions for portal cranes, overhead cranes, or other named headings — and consider requesting a binding ruling for high-value or recurring shipments.
South Korea is the second-ranked supplier under this heading, and qualifying goods of Korean origin may benefit from preferential treatment under the US–Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). Importers must verify that the specific product meets KORUS rules-of-origin requirements and provide a valid certification of origin.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 8 of 9 in heading 8426
Subheading 842699 · $692K of $142.3M
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Imports
$692KYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8426990000 | Lifting Machinery, NESOI | $1.3M | 13.31% | 68.24% | $168K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8426990000 | Lifting Machinery, NESOI | $861K |
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.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Brazil together take 64% of it.
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rate provision · imports
1.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 24.11%.