SITCSection 7

Non-Hydraulic Jacks & Hoists (NES)

Name: Non-Hydraulic Jacks & Hoists (NES) (SITC 74449) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$24.6MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 74449

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SITCSection 7

Non-Hydraulic Jacks & Hoists (NES)

$24.6MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 74449

U.S. imports of non-hydraulic jacks & hoists (nes) (SITC 74449) totaled $24.6M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.

Importers of Non-Hydraulic Jacks & Hoists (NES) paid $4.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $16.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Hydraulic Jacks & Hoists (NES) imports of $24.6M in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21.5M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Mechanical, pneumatic, and electric jacks and hoists not elsewhere specified — including screw jacks, ratchet hoists, chain blocks, and air-powered lifting tools — serve the same broad lifting functions as their hydraulic counterparts but rely on different actuation principles that drive their classification into this residual heading. The absence of hydraulic actuation is the single defining criterion separating these goods from 74443. Chain hoists and lever hoists in particular are widely used in rigging, shipbuilding, and plant maintenance, and like hydraulic jacks, goods of Chinese origin in this segment may carry Section 301 tariff exposure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does an electric chain hoist fall under this heading or under a separate electrical machinery category?

Electric chain hoists are generally classified as hoists within the lifting-equipment headings rather than as general electrical machinery, because their primary function — lifting — governs over their means of power. However, the specific HTS subheading depends on capacity, speed, and design details. Importers should provide full technical specifications to their customs broker to confirm the correct 10-digit classification.

What distinguishes a 'come-along' ratchet hoist from a lever hoist for trade classification purposes?

Both are manually operated mechanical hoists, but a come-along (also called a cable puller) typically uses a wire rope and is designed primarily for horizontal pulling as well as lifting, while a lever hoist uses a chain and is optimized for vertical lifting and load securing. In practice, both tend to fall within the non-hydraulic hoist heading, but the wire-rope vs. chain distinction and the pulling vs. lifting primary function can matter at the 10-digit HTS level. Specification sheets should clearly state the mechanism and primary use.

U.S. imports of non-hydraulic jacks & hoists (nes) (SITC 74449) totaled $24.6M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.

Importers of Non-Hydraulic Jacks & Hoists (NES) paid $4.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $16.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Hydraulic Jacks & Hoists (NES) imports of $24.6M in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21.5M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Mechanical, pneumatic, and electric jacks and hoists not elsewhere specified — including screw jacks, ratchet hoists, chain blocks, and air-powered lifting tools — serve the same broad lifting functions as their hydraulic counterparts but rely on different actuation principles that drive their classification into this residual heading. The absence of hydraulic actuation is the single defining criterion separating these goods from 74443. Chain hoists and lever hoists in particular are widely used in rigging, shipbuilding, and plant maintenance, and like hydraulic jacks, goods of Chinese origin in this segment may carry Section 301 tariff exposure.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $24.6M; from 37 countries
Exports: $8.4M
Trade balance: Deficit of $16.2M; net importer

YTD $86.0M (April 2026) · 1.8K shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
CHINA	$8.8M	$905K	-$7.9M
CANADA	$6.5M	$2.7M	-$3.8M
THAILAND	$2.3M	$48K	-$2.3M
MEXICO	$287K	$1.6M	+$1.3M
GERMANY	$1.6M	$208K	-$1.4M

CHINA

Imports$8.8M

Exports$905K

Balance-$7.9M

CANADA

Imports$6.5M

Exports$2.7M

Balance-$3.8M

THAILAND

Imports$2.3M

Exports$48K

Balance-$2.3M

MEXICO

Imports$287K

Exports$1.6M

Balance+$1.3M

GERMANY

Imports$1.6M

Exports$208K

Balance-$1.4M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does an electric chain hoist fall under this heading or under a separate electrical machinery category?

Electric chain hoists are generally classified as hoists within the lifting-equipment headings rather than as general electrical machinery, because their primary function — lifting — governs over their means of power. However, the specific HTS subheading depends on capacity, speed, and design details. Importers should provide full technical specifications to their customs broker to confirm the correct 10-digit classification.

What distinguishes a 'come-along' ratchet hoist from a lever hoist for trade classification purposes?

Both are manually operated mechanical hoists, but a come-along (also called a cable puller) typically uses a wire rope and is designed primarily for horizontal pulling as well as lifting, while a lever hoist uses a chain and is optimized for vertical lifting and load securing. In practice, both tend to fall within the non-hydraulic hoist heading, but the wire-rope vs. chain distinction and the pulling vs. lifting primary function can matter at the 10-digit HTS level. Specification sheets should clearly state the mechanism and primary use.