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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of pneumatic elevators and conveyors (HS 842820) totaled $15.1M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Pneumatic Elevators and Conveyors paid $1.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $12.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAir-pressure-driven conveying and elevating systems — including pneumatic tube networks, vacuum conveying lines for bulk solids, and pressure-differential grain elevators — serve food processing, pharmaceutical, chemical, and bulk-material handling industries where contamination-free or dust-controlled transport is essential. Italy leads US imports under this heading, followed by Canada and Germany, reflecting European engineering strength in industrial pneumatic handling systems. The US schedule separates pneumatic conveyors (8428200010) from pneumatic elevators (8428200050), a distinction that turns on whether the equipment moves material horizontally or vertically as its primary function. Specifying the dominant flow direction in technical documentation helps avoid reclassification at entry.
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When a pneumatic system performs both functions, classification typically follows the principal function of the equipment as a whole. If the primary commercial purpose is horizontal conveyance with incidental elevation, 8428200010 (conveyors) is appropriate; if the dominant function is vertical lifting of material, 8428200050 (elevators) applies. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for integrated systems where the principal function is genuinely ambiguous.
The equipment itself — as an industrial machine — does not trigger mandatory FDA or USDA admissibility review at entry. However, if the system is imported with residual product contact surfaces or is pre-loaded with food or pharmaceutical material, those contents may be subject to separate regulatory scrutiny. The machinery classification and entry process remain standard Chapter 84 industrial goods procedures.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $2.6M | $4.8M | +$2.2M |
| ITALY | $3.1M | $7K | -$3.1M |
| GERMANY | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| INDIA | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428200010 | CONVEYORS,PNEUMATIC,NESOI | $11.4M | 10.18% | $922K |
| 8428200050 | ELEVATORS,PNEUMATIC,NESOI | $3.7M | 10.66% | $326K |
CONVEYORS,PNEUMATIC,NESOI
ELEVATORS,PNEUMATIC,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8428200050 | ELEVATORS,PNEUMATIC,NESOI | $5.6M |
| 8428200010 | CONVEYORS,PNEUMATIC,NESOI | $941K |
ELEVATORS,PNEUMATIC,NESOI
529 no
CONVEYORS,PNEUMATIC,NESOI
75 no
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $4.4M | -- | -$4.4M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.3M | -- | -$2.3M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $1.0M | $974K | -$57K |