U.S. imports of Self-Propelled Mechanical Front-End Shovel Loaders (HS 842951) totaled $198.3M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Mechanical Front-End Shovel Loaders paid $39.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 19.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Self-Propelled Mechanical Front-End Shovel Loaders imports of $198.3M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $229.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWheel loaders and track-mounted front-end loaders — from compact utility machines to large mining loaders — are classified here, with the US schedule applying an unusually granular breakdown by drive configuration, bucket capacity (ranging from under 1.5 m³ to 11.4 m³ and over), and engine power output in kilowatts. Rear-engine-mount, four-wheel-drive units are enumerated across nine capacity bands (8429511005 through 8429511055), while other wheel-type and non-wheel-type new loaders are covered by additional lines, and used or rebuilt units by 8429511065 and 8429515060. Japan is the dominant supplier to the US market, reflecting the major Japanese construction-equipment OEMs' global production scale.
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The two sets of breakpoints apply to different machine configurations. Rear-engine-mount, four-wheel-drive loaders (the dominant wheel-loader design) are classified by bucket capacity under the 8429511xxx lines, while other configurations — such as skid-steer or non-standard drive arrangements — are classified by engine power output under the 8429515xxx lines. Importers must first determine the machine's drive and mounting configuration before selecting the correct capacity or power breakpoint.
CBP generally classifies the machine based on its designed or rated bucket capacity as manufactured, not the capacity of any attachment present at the time of importation. Supporting documentation such as the manufacturer's specification sheet or sales literature showing the rated capacity should accompany the entry to substantiate the correct tariff line.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 8429
Subheading 842951 · $198.3M of $729.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Tract Shov Ldr, Rear Eng Mt,4wh Dr, Cap Und1.5m3, New
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
$198.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$150.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.6B of Self-Propelled Mechanical Front-End Shovel Loaders and exported $1.7B.
Imports · August 2026
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Brazil and Japan together supply 41% of it. India pays 25.0% duty; United Kingdom 13.8%.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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rate provision · imports
2.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 19.91% of imports for consumption.