U.S. exports of Lifting or Handling Machinery (Not Elsewhere Specified) (HS 842699) totaled $3.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Lifting or Handling Machinery (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $178K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Lifting or Handling Machinery (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $2.1M in August 2026 ran 68% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 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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45 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 8426
Subheading 842699 · $3.1M of $32.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8426990000 | Lifting Machinery, NESOI | $975K | 18.29% | 69.14% | $178K |
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 | $3.1M |
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
$2.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $22.6M of Lifting or Handling Machinery (Not Elsewhere Specified) and exported $23.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 88% of it.
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rate provision · imports
14.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.29% of imports for consumption.