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U.S. imports of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) (HS 847979) totaled $3.9M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Passenger Boarding Bridges (Non-Airport) paid $264K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.8% on $3.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Passenger Boarding Bridges (Non-Airport) imports of $3.9M in April 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBoarding bridges designed for seaports, cruise terminals, ferry docks, and other non-airport passenger transport applications classify under a single tariff line (8479790000), distinct from the airport-specific heading. Spain leads US imports in this category, with the Netherlands and Sweden also notable sources — a supplier profile consistent with European maritime infrastructure expertise. The commercial distinction from airport bridges (847971) is functional and design-based, not merely a matter of where the bridge is installed.
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When a boarding bridge is genuinely dual-purpose, classification requires applying GRI 3 to determine essential character or principal use. CBP will examine design specifications, the buyer's intended installation, and whether the bridge meets aviation-specific or maritime-specific engineering standards. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for ambiguous cases, as the two headings carry different duty treatment.
Retractable or telescoping gangways and enclosed walkways designed to connect a terminal building to a ship's passenger deck are the core commercial products under 8479790000. Fixed gangways or simple ramps that lack mechanical extension or elevation adjustment may classify differently depending on their construction and function. The mechanical, adjustable nature of the bridge is central to classification here.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| INDIA | $494K | $465K | -$29K |
| CHINA | $729K | -- | -$729K |
| MEXICO | $133K | $72K | -$61K |
| ITALY | $201K | -- | -$201K |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8479790000 | PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES, NESOI | $3.9M | 6.82% | $264K |
PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8479790000 | PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES, NESOI | $983K |
PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES, NESOI
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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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $1.8M | $12K | -$1.8M |
| New York | $484K | $465K | -$18K |
| Pennsylvania | $417K | $11K | -$407K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN CITY, LA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $60K | $467K | +$408K |