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U.S. imports of self-propelled mechanical front-end shovel loaders (HS 842951) totaled $229.6M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Mechanical Front-End Shovel Loaders paid $57.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $224.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8429511015 | TRACT SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP UND1.5M3,NEW | $39.3M | 24.49% | $9.4M |
| 8429511025 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP1.5M3UNDER2.2M3,NEW | $33.0M | 28.76% | $9.5M |
| 8429515030 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 67.1KW UNDER 93.2KW,NEW,NESOI | $26.7M | 22.64% | $6.0M |
| 8429515020 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 44.7KW UNDER 67.1KW,NEW,NESOI | $22.7M | 24.19% | $5.5M |
| 8429511030 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP2.2M3UNDER2.9M3,NEW | $19.6M | 22.27% | $3.9M |
| 8429511035 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP2.9M3UNDER3.8M3,NEW | $18.5M | 28.01% | $6.0M |
| 8429511055 | SHOVL LDR, REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP 11.4 M3 AND OVER | $17.7M | 23.18% | $4.0M |
| 8429511040 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP3.8M3UNDER5.2M3,NEW | $16.8M | 35.33% | $5.3M |
| 8429511050 | SHOVL LDR, REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP7.6M3UN11.4M3,NEW | $11.3M | 30.42% | $3.1M |
| 8429511060 | FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, WHEEL TYPE, NEW, NESOI | $5.9M | 12.44% | $696K |
| 8429515010 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOADER,LESS THAN 44.7 KW,NEW,NESOI | $5.6M | 24.72% | $1.4M |
| 8429515050 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 1119.3KW AND OVER, NEW, NESOI | $4.2M | 25.00% | $1.0M |
| 8429511045 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP5.2M3 UND 7.6M3,NEW | $3.1M | 26.75% | $596K |
| 8429515040 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD,93.2KW UNDER1119.3KW,NEW,NESOI | $2.4M | 23.67% | $561K |
| 8429511065 | FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, WHEEL TYP, USED OR REBLT | $1.3M | 6.46% | $84K |
| 8429511005 | INTEGR TRATOR SHOVL LOAD,REAR ENG MT, 2WHEEL DR,NE | $911K | 25.82% | $227K |
| 8429515060 | FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, USED OR REBUILT, NESOI | $600K | 46.42% | $161K |
TRACT SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP UND1.5M3,NEW
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP1.5M3UNDER2.2M3,NEW
FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 67.1KW UNDER 93.2KW,NEW,NESOI
FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 44.7KW UNDER 67.1KW,NEW,NESOI
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP2.2M3UNDER2.9M3,NEW
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP2.9M3UNDER3.8M3,NEW
SHOVL LDR, REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP 11.4 M3 AND OVER
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP3.8M3UNDER5.2M3,NEW
SHOVL LDR, REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP7.6M3UN11.4M3,NEW
FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, WHEEL TYPE, NEW, NESOI
FRNT-END SHOVL LOADER,LESS THAN 44.7 KW,NEW,NESOI
FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 1119.3KW AND OVER, NEW, NESOI
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP5.2M3 UND 7.6M3,NEW
FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD,93.2KW UNDER1119.3KW,NEW,NESOI
FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, WHEEL TYP, USED OR REBLT
INTEGR TRATOR SHOVL LOAD,REAR ENG MT, 2WHEEL DR,NE
FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, USED OR REBUILT, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8429511055 | SHOVL LDR, REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP 11.4 M3 AND OVER | $35.9M |
| 8429511015 | TRACT SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP UND1.5M3,NEW | $31.6M |
| 8429515020 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 44.7KW UNDER 67.1KW,NEW,NESOI | $14.4M |
| 8429511060 | FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, WHEEL TYPE, NEW, NESOI | $12.8M |
| 8429511065 | FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, WHEEL TYP, USED OR REBLT | $7.2M |
| 8429511050 | SHOVL LDR, REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP7.6M3UN11.4M3,NEW | $6.4M |
| 8429511005 | INTEGR TRATOR SHOVL LOAD,REAR ENG MT, 2WHEEL DR,NE | $4.8M |
| 8429515060 | FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, USED OR REBUILT, NESOI | $4.1M |
| 8429511040 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP3.8M3UNDER5.2M3,NEW | $3.8M |
| 8429511035 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP2.9M3UNDER3.8M3,NEW | $3.7M |
| 8429515030 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 67.1KW UNDER 93.2KW,NEW,NESOI | $3.5M |
| 8429511045 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP5.2M3 UND 7.6M3,NEW | $2.2M |
| 8429511025 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP1.5M3UNDER2.2M3,NEW | $2.1M |
| 8429515010 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOADER,LESS THAN 44.7 KW,NEW,NESOI | $1.9M |
| 8429511030 | SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP2.2M3UNDER2.9M3,NEW | $1.7M |
| 8429515040 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD,93.2KW UNDER1119.3KW,NEW,NESOI | $394K |
| 8429515050 | FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 1119.3KW AND OVER, NEW, NESOI | $179K |
SHOVL LDR, REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP 11.4 M3 AND OVER
35 no
TRACT SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP UND1.5M3,NEW
1.4K no
FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 44.7KW UNDER 67.1KW,NEW,NESOI
241 no
FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, WHEEL TYPE, NEW, NESOI
195 no
FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, WHEEL TYP, USED OR REBLT
209 no
SHOVL LDR, REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP7.6M3UN11.4M3,NEW
21 no
INTEGR TRATOR SHOVL LOAD,REAR ENG MT, 2WHEEL DR,NE
171 no
FRONT-END SHOVEL LOADERS, USED OR REBUILT, NESOI
117 no
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP3.8M3UNDER5.2M3,NEW
24 no
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP2.9M3UNDER3.8M3,NEW
18 no
FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 67.1KW UNDER 93.2KW,NEW,NESOI
52 no
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP5.2M3 UND 7.6M3,NEW
11 no
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP1.5M3UNDER2.2M3,NEW
18 no
FRNT-END SHOVL LOADER,LESS THAN 44.7 KW,NEW,NESOI
63 no
SHOV LDR,REAR ENG MT,4WH DR,CAP2.2M3UNDER2.9M3,NEW
13 no
FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD,93.2KW UNDER1119.3KW,NEW,NESOI
4 no
FRNT-END SHOVL LOAD, 1119.3KW AND OVER, NEW, NESOI
3 no
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $66.7M | $3.8M | -$62.8M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $39.9M | $2.3M | -$37.7M |
| GALVESTON, TX | $29.0M | $2.3M | -$26.7M |