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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of escalators & moving walkways (SITC 74485) totaled $3.7M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Escalators & Moving Walkways paid $941K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $3.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEscalators and moving walkways are high-capital, long-lifecycle installations central to airports, transit systems, shopping centers, and large public venues, where passenger throughput and reliability drive procurement decisions. A small number of global manufacturers dominate supply, and equipment is frequently imported as major subassemblies — truss sections, step chains, handrail systems — rather than as a single complete unit, which can complicate classification. SITC 74485 covers both inclined escalators and horizontal or low-angle moving walkways (travelators), and the distinction between the two affects both the applicable HTS subheading and the relevant ASME A17.1 safety code section.
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When an escalator is shipped in major subassemblies (truss, step chain, drive unit, handrail system), each component may be classified under its own HTS heading unless the importer can demonstrate they constitute an incomplete or unassembled machine under GRI 2(a). Advance ruling requests or broker guidance are advisable for large transit or airport projects where the import value is significant.
Escalators are inclined step-type conveyors designed to transport passengers between floor levels, while moving walkways (travelators) operate on a horizontal or low-incline plane for lateral passenger movement. Both fall under SITC 74485, but they map to distinct HTS subheadings and are governed by different sections of ASME A17.1, so the technical specification must clearly identify the type.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $2.3M | -- | -$2.3M |
| SPAIN | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| CANADA | -- | $524K | +$524K |
| MEXICO | -- | $53K | +$53K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $36K | -- | -$36K |
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