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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of lifting, handling, loading & unloading machinery, n.e.s. (SITC 74489) totaled $378.8M in April 2026, traded with 59 countries.
Importers of Lifting, Handling, Loading & Unloading Machinery, N.E.S. paid $57.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $346.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRobotic palletizers, industrial manipulators, turntables, dock levelers, and other specialized material-handling machines that do not fit neatly into the more specific SITC lifting and conveying categories are captured here under the NES residual heading. The breadth of equipment types means that correct classification requires a careful exclusion analysis — ruling out cranes (SITC 7441), fork-lift trucks (SITC 7442), and the specific conveyor and hoist headings before arriving at 74489. Automated warehouse systems and goods-to-person robotic units have become increasingly common imports in this category as e-commerce fulfillment investment grows.
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Industrial robots designed specifically for palletizing or depalletizing are generally classified as lifting and handling machinery rather than as general-purpose industrial robots, because their function is defined by the material-handling task. However, multi-axis robots with interchangeable end-effectors may fall under a different HTS heading. A binding ruling from CBP is the most reliable way to resolve ambiguous cases.
Lifting and handling machinery sourced from certain countries may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Additionally, if the equipment contains significant steel or aluminum structural content, Section 232 considerations may apply to those materials. Importers should review the country of origin, the specific HTS subheading, and any applicable first-sale or assist valuation issues with a customs broker before finalizing sourcing.
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