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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of mobile lifting frames on tires & straddle carriers (SITC 74432) totaled $4.9M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Mobile Lifting Frames on Tires & Straddle Carriers paid $459K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Mobile Lifting Frames on Tires & Straddle Carriers imports of $4.9M in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataStraddle carriers and mobile lifting frames riding on pneumatic tires are purpose-built for intermodal container terminals, port yards, and large logistics hubs, where they move ISO containers or heavy loads without fixed rail infrastructure. Their tire-mounted mobility is the defining classification feature separating them from overhead cranes on fixed supports. Port operators and terminal equipment buyers should confirm whether a specific unit's lifting capacity and drive configuration place it under this heading or an adjacent self-propelled machinery category.
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A straddle carrier straddles its load and lifts by spanning the container from above using a frame structure, while a reach stacker uses a telescoping boom and spreader to pick containers from the side. This mechanical distinction drives different HTS classification; misclassifying one as the other can result in duty discrepancies. A licensed customs broker should review engineering specifications before filing.
Straddle carriers and mobile lifting frames are heavy capital goods, and depending on origin, they may be subject to Section 301 tariffs (for goods of Chinese origin) or other trade-remedy measures. Buyers sourcing from multiple origins should conduct a country-of-origin analysis, particularly when components are sourced from one country and assembled in another.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $3.5M | +$3.5M |
| IRELAND | $3.4M | -- | -$3.4M |
| PANAMA | -- | $981K | +$981K |
| VIETNAM | $626K | -- | -$626K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $439K | -- | -$439K |
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