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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of off-highway dumpers (SITC 78211) totaled $140.5M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Off-Highway Dumpers paid $32.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $130.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRigid-frame and articulated dumpers engineered exclusively for off-highway operation — such as those used in open-pit mining, quarrying, and large-scale earthmoving — are classified separately from highway-capable dump trucks because their design precludes road registration. These machines are capital-intensive assets procured by mining companies and heavy civil contractors, and their import volumes track closely with commodity-cycle investment. Payload capacity and drive configuration (rigid versus articulated) are the primary specification distinctions that matter for both end-use suitability and tariff classification.
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The key criterion is that the vehicle must be designed and constructed solely for off-highway use — meaning it cannot be registered or legally operated on public roads. Features such as oversized tires, frame geometry, and the absence of road-lighting equipment support this classification. If a vehicle is capable of highway use, it would typically fall under a different SITC or HTS heading for goods-transport motor vehicles.
Off-highway dumpers powered by diesel engines are subject to EPA nonroad engine emissions standards rather than the on-highway vehicle standards. Importers must confirm that the engine meets the applicable EPA Tier standard for the engine's power rating and model year. Engines that do not conform may require modification or may be inadmissible.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $1.1M | $78.2M | +$77.1M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $55.0M | $1.7M | -$53.3M |
| PERU | -- | $44.9M | +$44.9M |
| AUSTRALIA | $389K | $41.6M | +$41.2M |
| SWEDEN | $40.6M | -- | -$40.6M |
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