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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of self-propelled front-end shovel loaders (SITC 72321) totaled $229.6M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Front-End Shovel Loaders paid $57.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $224.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFront-end loaders — wheel or track-mounted machines with a forward-facing bucket that scoops, lifts, and dumps material — are among the most versatile and widely deployed pieces of construction and mining equipment in global trade. Unlike 360-degree revolving excavators, front-end loaders are designed for forward-facing loading cycles, a functional distinction that governs their separate classification. Articulated-frame wheeled loaders dominate the commercial market, and their size class (measured by bucket capacity or operating weight) is the primary specification variable that procurement teams and customs classifiers both rely on.
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The defining structural distinction is the superstructure rotation capability. Front-end loaders operate with a fixed, forward-facing boom and bucket and cannot rotate their working attachment through a full circle. Machines with a superstructure that rotates 360 degrees — regardless of whether they also have a front bucket — classify under the revolving excavator heading. Importers of combination or multi-function machines should obtain a binding ruling if the rotation capability is ambiguous.
Self-propelled front-end loaders imported from China have been subject to Section 301 tariffs. The applicable rate depends on the specific HTS 10-digit subheading. Importers should verify current Section 301 list coverage and any granted exclusions with a licensed customs broker, as the list of covered products and exclusion status can change.
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