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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of overhead travelling, transporter, gantry & bridge cranes (nes) (SITC 74433) totaled $36.0M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Overhead Travelling, Transporter, Gantry & Bridge Cranes (NES) paid $426K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.2% on $35.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Overhead Travelling, Transporter, Gantry & Bridge Cranes (NES) imports of $36.0M in April 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGantry cranes, transporter cranes, and bridge cranes not elsewhere specified under SITC 744 serve a wide range of heavy-lift applications — from shipyard construction bays to rail freight terminals — where neither a purely fixed-support nor a tire-mounted design fits neatly. The 'not elsewhere specified' designation means classification here is residual: importers must first rule out the more specific headings (74431 for fixed-support overhead cranes, 74432 for tire-mounted frames) before landing here. Structural steel content and self-propulsion status are the two most consequential specification points for duty and trade-remedy analysis.
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A gantry crane belongs here when it does not travel on a fixed building-mounted runway (which would point to 74431) and is not tire-mounted (74432). Rail-mounted outdoor gantries and shipyard portal cranes that lack a fixed building support structure are typical candidates for this residual heading. Always verify with a licensed customs broker using the full technical specification.
Beyond the standard commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading, importers of large gantry cranes often need a detailed technical specification sheet to support HTS classification, a country-of-origin declaration (especially important if components are sourced from multiple countries), and — for oversized shipments — special permits for oversize/overweight cargo at the port of entry. Some ports require advance coordination with the terminal for heavy-lift offloading.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRELAND | $26.6M | -- | -$26.6M |
| CHINA | $4.9M | -- | -$4.9M |
| THAILAND | $2.3M | -- | -$2.3M |
| CANADA | $694K | $1.0M | +$319K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $437K | -- | -$437K |
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