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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of lifts & skip hoists (SITC 74481) totaled $28.8M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Lifts & Skip Hoists paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $14.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSkip hoists are heavy-duty vertical lifting devices used to charge blast furnaces, feed mine shafts, and supply aggregate to concrete batching plants — applications where a conventional elevator would be impractical due to load weight or material abrasiveness. Passenger and goods lifts (elevators) in commercial and industrial buildings also fall under SITC 74481, though their design standards, safety codes (ASME A17.1 in the US), and end-use markets differ substantially from skip hoists. Importers of complete lift systems should verify whether the equipment arrives as a fully assembled unit or as components, as the classification and duty treatment can differ.
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A skip hoist typically uses a single large container (skip) that travels vertically on guides and is tipped or bottom-discharged at the top, whereas a bucket elevator uses multiple cups on a continuous loop. The skip hoist's non-continuous, reciprocating action places it in SITC 74481 rather than the continuous-action conveyor headings.
Yes. While customs clearance addresses tariff classification and admissibility, commercial passenger and freight lifts must comply with ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) and are subject to state and local inspection and permitting requirements before being placed in service. Importers should coordinate with the installing contractor and local authority having jurisdiction well in advance.
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