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U.S. imports of teleferics, chair lifts, ski draglines & funicular traction mechanisms (HS 842860) totaled $1.6M in May 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Teleferics, Chair Lifts, Ski Draglines & Funicular Traction Mechanisms paid $11K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $71K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Teleferics, Chair Lifts, Ski Draglines & Funicular Traction Mechanisms imports of $1.6M in May 2026 ran 30% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataAerial ropeways, detachable chairlifts, surface ski tows, and the traction machinery that drives funicular railways are grouped here — equipment that serves ski resorts, mountain tourism, and urban transit systems in steep terrain. All variants enter under 8428600000, with no further tariff subdivision by passenger capacity or drive configuration. Austria and Germany, home to the world's leading ropeway engineering firms, are among the top US suppliers alongside China and the Netherlands. Given the safety-critical nature of passenger-carrying installations, buyers typically require compliance documentation well beyond customs formalities.
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ANSI B77.1 (Passenger Ropeways — Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and Conveyors) is the primary US safety standard for this equipment, and most states with ski areas adopt it by reference in their tramway regulations. Compliance is verified by state tramway boards or similar authorities during installation and commissioning, not at the customs border. Importers should confirm that the equipment is certified to the applicable ANSI B77.1 edition before finalizing the purchase contract.
The gondola cabin (passenger carrier) is generally classified separately as a part or accessory — often under heading 8431 as a part of lifting machinery — rather than under 842860, which covers the traction and drive mechanisms. Complete ropeway systems shipped together may be classified as a set under GRI 3, but importers should document the functional relationship between components to support the chosen classification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| ITALY | $63K | $6K | -$57K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | $64K | +$64K |
| CANADA | -- | $49K | +$49K |
| CHINA | $8K | -- | -$8K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428600000 | TELEFRS, CHAIR LFTS,SKI DRAGLIN; TRAC MECH F FUNCL | $2.4M | 3.20% | $56K |
TELEFRS, CHAIR LFTS,SKI DRAGLIN; TRAC MECH F FUNCL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8428600000 | TELEFRS, CHAIR LFTS,SKI DRAGLIN; TRAC MECH F FUNCL | $127K |
TELEFRS, CHAIR LFTS,SKI DRAGLIN; TRAC MECH F FUNCL
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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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $233K | -- | -$233K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $211K | -- | -$211K |