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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of self-propelled graders & levelers (SITC 72312) totaled $19.9M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Graders & Levelers paid $5.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 28% on $19.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Self-Propelled Graders & Levelers imports of $19.9M in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $24.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMotor graders — self-propelled machines equipped with a long, adjustable blade mounted between the front and rear axles — are precision earthmoving tools used primarily for road base preparation, fine grading, and drainage shaping on construction and infrastructure projects. Unlike bulldozers, which push material in bulk, graders are designed for finish-grade accuracy, making blade angle, circle-drive mechanism, and horsepower the key specification parameters buyers evaluate. Imports of self-propelled graders from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and the capital-intensive nature of these machines means tariff exposure can represent a significant per-unit cost.
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Graders are classified by their primary function of fine-grading and leveling using a centrally mounted, adjustable blade, as opposed to bulldozers (front-mounted blade for bulk pushing) or scrapers (bowl-type cutting and hauling). The blade position — between the axles rather than at the front — and the precision-grading design intent are the distinguishing features customs authorities look for. Supporting documentation such as product specifications and operator manuals can substantiate the classification.
At the HTS 10-digit level, self-propelled graders may be subdivided by horsepower or other technical criteria, and duty rates can differ across those subheadings. Importers should map the SITC code to the applicable HTS subheading for each specific machine model and confirm the current duty rate and any applicable trade-remedy surcharges with a licensed customs broker.
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