U.S. imports of Pneumatic Continuous-Action Elevators & Conveyors (SITC 74471) totaled $21.9M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Pneumatic Continuous-Action Elevators & Conveyors paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Pneumatic Continuous-Action Elevators & Conveyors imports of $21.9M in August 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPneumatic conveyors and elevators move bulk materials — grain, flour, cement, plastics pellets — through enclosed pipelines using air pressure or vacuum, eliminating mechanical contact with the product. Their dust-containment and gentle handling characteristics make them a preferred choice in food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical handling facilities. Classification under SITC 74471 distinguishes pneumatic systems from all other continuous-action conveyor types, a distinction that can affect HTS heading assignment and applicable duty treatment at the US border.
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439 import shipments a month
Pneumatic conveyors fall under a distinct HTS subheading from belt, bucket, or chain conveyors. The specific 10-digit HTS line determines the applicable duty rate and any trade-remedy exposure, so confirming the pneumatic operating principle in technical documentation is essential before entry.
Importers should provide engineering specifications confirming the air-pressure or vacuum operating mechanism, capacity ratings, and intended application (e.g., food-grade, pharmaceutical, or industrial bulk). A licensed customs broker can help determine whether the system qualifies as a complete machine or must be entered as components under separate headings.
Basic heading 326 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74471 · $21.9M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Germany together supply 53% of it.
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$21.9MYoY · free account
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$6.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $186.0M of Pneumatic Continuous-Action Elevators & Conveyors.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.