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U.S. imports of self-propelled mechanical shovels, excavators & shovel loaders (other) (HS 842959) totaled $31.9M in July 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Mechanical Shovels, Excavators & Shovel Loaders (Other) paid $5.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $31.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Self-Propelled Mechanical Shovels, Excavators & Shovel Loaders (Other) imports of $31.9M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $26.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPartial-swing and specialty excavating machines — backhoes, clamshells, draglines, ladder-type ditchers, and trenchers — that lack a full 360-degree revolving superstructure are captured here, with the US schedule distinguishing backhoes (8429591030), clamshell and dragline shovels (8429591060), ladder-type ditchers (8429595020), other ditchers and trenchers (8429595040), and used or rebuilt excavating machines (8429591090). The United Kingdom leads US imports under this heading, followed by Italy and Finland — a supplier mix reflecting European specialization in trenching and foundation equipment. Canada also appears among the top sources, consistent with cross-border trade in construction machinery.
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A combination backhoe-loader presents a classification choice that depends on the machine's essential character and the specific configuration. CBP has historically examined whether the front-loading or the backhoe function predominates. Because the answer is fact-specific and can affect duty liability, importers are strongly advised to seek a binding ruling from CBP or consult a licensed customs broker before the first shipment.
CBP typically looks to the manufacturer's certificate of origin, commercial invoice, and any inspection or condition reports. For used or rebuilt machines, evidence such as prior registration records, hours-of-use logs, or a rebuilder's certification helps substantiate the condition claim. Misclassifying a used machine as new — or vice versa — can result in penalty exposure, so accurate condition documentation is essential.
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Imports
$31.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$29.7MYoY · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8429591030 | Backhoes, New, Exc 360 Revolving Superstructure | $27.0M | 15.47% | 100.00% | $4.2M |
| 8429595060 | Mech Shvl,Excavat,Shvl Load,Exc 360 Revol Stur,New | $4.2M | 37.91% | 100.00% | $1.6M |
| 8429591060 | Shovl,Clmshl&dragline,New,Exc 360 Revol Superstru | $419K | 22.68% | 100.00% | $95K |
| 8429595080 | Mech Shvl,Excavat,Shv Load,Ex360 Revol Stur,Used | $93K | 5.72% | 38.16% | $5K |
| 8429595040 | Ditchers and Trenchers, Except Ladder Type, New | $88K | 0.59% | 2.34% | $515 |
| 8429591090 | Used or Rebuilt Excavating Machines | $65K | 14.62% | 29.24% | $9K |
| 8429595020 | Ladder Type Ditchers and Trenchers, New | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Imports · July 2026
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United Kingdom and Italy together supply 84% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 18.46%.