Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Machinery for Public Works, Building & Construction (HS 847910) totaled $62.9M in August 2026, imported from 37 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Public Works, Building & Construction paid $6.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Public Works, Building & Construction imports of $62.9M in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $51.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPavers, finishers, and spreaders for concrete and bituminous materials dominate this heading, alongside a broad catch-all line for other public works and building machinery. The US schedule distinguishes concrete pavers (8479100040), bituminous material pavers (8479100060), and residual public works machinery (8479100080), making precise classification critical for road-construction equipment importers. Germany leads supply, with Canada and Finland also significant sources, reflecting European engineering strength in heavy construction equipment. Importers should verify whether specific machines fall here or under Chapter 84 headings for earthmoving or lifting equipment, as misclassification is a common audit trigger.
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The US tariff schedule separates pavers, finishers, and spreaders designed for concrete (8479100040) from those designed for bituminous materials such as asphalt (8479100060). Classification turns on the machine's primary design and the material it is engineered to handle, not incidental capability. When a machine is dual-purpose, CBP guidance and the machine's technical specifications should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
Equipment that primarily moves or excavates earth may fall under Chapter 84 headings for bulldozers, graders, or excavators rather than under 847910. CBP applies the essential character and principal function tests; importers should document the machine's design intent and primary commercial use to support the chosen classification.
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Subheading 6 of 13 in heading 8479
Subheading 847910 · $62.9M of $1.4B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8479100080 | Machinery, NESOI, For Public Wrks, Building, Etc | $53.9M | 9.69% | 96.20% | $5.2M |
| 8479100060 | Paver, Finisher & Spreader F Bitum Matl, Pub Wrks | $7.3M | 13.74% | 97.58% | $1.0M |
| 8479100040 | Pavers, Finishers & Spreaders F Concrete, Pub Wrks | $1.8M | 7.12% | 56.30% | $125K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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
$62.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$28.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $579.3M of Machinery for Public Works, Building & Construction and exported $292.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Austria together supply 83% of it. China pays 37.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
4.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.09% of imports for consumption.