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U.S. imports of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) (HS 847979) totaled $1.8M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Passenger Boarding Bridges (Non-Airport) paid $205K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Passenger Boarding Bridges (Non-Airport) imports of $1.8M in July 2026 ran 52% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: July 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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90 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 11 of 13 in heading 8479
Subheading 847979 · $1.8M of $1.3B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8479790000 | Passenger Boarding Bridges, NESOI | $1.8M | 11.56% | 98.07% | $205K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8479790000 | Passenger Boarding Bridges, NESOI | $555K |
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
$1.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$555KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Netherlands and China together supply 56% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
1.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.56%.