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U.S. imports of self-propelled tamping machines and road rollers (HS 842940) totaled $60.0M in July 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Tamping Machines and Road Rollers paid $13.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $60.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Self-Propelled Tamping Machines and Road Rollers imports of $60.0M in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $51.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataVibratory compaction equipment — including single-drum and tandem rollers, pneumatic-tire rollers, and soil tampers — is essential to pavement and embankment construction and is subdivided in the US schedule by operating principle and condition. Vibratory new units enter under 8429400020, other new types under 8429400040, and used or rebuilt equipment under 8429400060. Germany leads US imports in this heading, consistent with the strong global market position of German compaction-equipment manufacturers, with Brazil and Italy also significant sources.
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968 shipments/mo
A vibratory roller incorporates an eccentric-weight or hydraulic mechanism that generates oscillating compaction force through the drum, whereas a static roller relies solely on deadweight. The distinction is relevant because vibratory new units are specifically enumerated under 8429400020, while static and other non-vibratory new rollers fall under the residual new-unit line 8429400040.
Potentially yes, but the importer must be prepared to demonstrate the machine's prior US use or export history to support any applicable duty treatment. If the unit was substantially rebuilt abroad, CBP may scrutinize country-of-origin and value. Consulting a licensed customs broker before re-importation is advisable.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$60.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$11.5MYoY · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8429400020 | Tamping Machines and Road Rollers, Vibratory, New | $50.3M | 22.77% | 100.00% | $11.5M |
| 8429400040 | Tamping Machines and Road Rollers, New, NESOI | $8.8M | 20.73% | 100.00% | $1.8M |
| 8429400060 | Tamping Machines and Road Rollers, Used or Rebuilt | $862K | 15.00% | 100.00% | $129K |
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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Germany and Brazil together supply 59% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 22.36%.