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U.S. imports of airport passenger boarding bridges (HS 847971) totaled $4.0M in May 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges paid $323K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges imports of $4.0M in May 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.2M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataJet bridges and airside passenger boarding bridges designed specifically for airport use enter under a single tariff line (8479710000), serving a capital-intensive infrastructure market where procurement cycles are long and unit values are high. Spain is the leading US import source for airport boarding bridges, with Mexico and the United Kingdom also supplying the market. Importers should confirm that the bridge is designed and marketed for airport airside use; boarding bridges for other transport modes — ships, trains — classify under the separate heading 847979.
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CBP looks to the bridge's design specifications, marketing materials, and intended installation environment. Airport-type bridges (8479710000) are engineered for airside use — they connect terminal gates to aircraft doors and must meet aviation authority standards. Bridges designed for seaport gangways, rail platforms, or other non-airport boarding applications fall under 8479790000. Technical drawings, purchase contracts, and airport authority approvals are useful supporting documents.
Airport boarding bridges are industrial machinery and do not require FSIS, FDA, or APHIS admissibility review. However, installation at a US airport may require FAA coordination and compliance with airport authority specifications. From a customs perspective, the primary requirements are correct tariff classification, valuation, and any applicable trade-remedy duty assessment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAIN | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |
| MEXICO | $732K | $77K | -$655K |
| SINGAPORE | $155K | -- | -$155K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $120K | -- | -$120K |
| CANADA | -- | $82K | +$82K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8479710000 | PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES USED IN AIRPORTS | $3.6M | 7.43% | 74.32% | $269K |
PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES USED IN AIRPORTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8479710000 | PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES USED IN AIRPORTS | $159K |
PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES USED IN AIRPORTS
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $3.6M | -- | -$3.6M |
| Utah | -- | $79K | +$79K |
| Massachusetts | -- | $51K | +$51K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| LAREDO, TX | $931K | $77K | -$853K |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | -- | $27K | +$27K |