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U.S. imports of concrete pumps (SITC 74230) totaled $19.3M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Concrete Pumps paid $1.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.2% on $18.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Concrete Pumps imports of $19.3M in April 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataConcrete pumps — used to convey freshly mixed concrete through pipelines to placement locations on construction sites — represent a specialized segment of the heavy construction equipment market. These machines, which include truck-mounted boom pumps and stationary line pumps, handle abrasive, high-density slurries under significant pressure, requiring wear-resistant components that distinguish them from general liquid pumps. Trade in concrete pumps is closely tied to construction activity cycles, and large boom-pump units may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin.
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Both truck-mounted boom pumps and stationary (trailer or skid-mounted) line pumps are generally classified as concrete pumps under this heading, as the classification is based on the function of conveying concrete rather than the mounting configuration. However, if a truck-mounted unit is classified as a complete vehicle with the pump as an integral component, the classification of the whole article may differ — a customs broker should review the specific configuration.
Wear parts such as delivery cylinders, S-valves, spectacle plates, cutting rings, and pipeline sections are high-turnover trade items for concrete pump operators. These components are typically classified under parts headings rather than under the concrete pump heading itself, so importers should verify the correct classification for replacement parts orders.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $10.7M | -- | -$10.7M |
| GERMANY | $4.8M | -- | -$4.8M |
| TURKEY | $2.3M | -- | -$2.3M |
| CANADA | $11K | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| MEXICO | $465K | $139K | -$326K |
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