U.S. imports of Parts of Lifts, Skip Hoists, or Escalators (SITC 74493) totaled $37.1M in August 2026, imported from 52 countries.
Importers of Parts of Lifts, Skip Hoists, or Escalators paid $7.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts of Lifts, Skip Hoists, or Escalators imports of $37.1M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataReplacement and service components for passenger lifts, freight skip hoists, and escalators are widely traded inputs for the vertical-transportation and building-systems industries. Classification under SITC 74493 turns on whether the part is dedicated to lifts/escalators versus general-purpose lifting equipment — a distinction customs authorities scrutinize closely. Importers sourcing drive units, guide rails, step chains, or control panels should confirm that the parent machine type is clearly documented to avoid reclassification into the broader NES parts heading.
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2.8K import shipments a month
The key test is dedicated suitability: a part classifiable here must be principally designed for passenger or freight lifts, skip hoists, or escalators. General-purpose components that could serve multiple machine types typically fall into the broader NES parts heading. Detailed engineering drawings and the OEM part number referencing the specific machine type are the strongest supporting documentation.
Depending on the country of origin and specific component, certain lift and escalator parts may be subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders. Importers should check the USITC and Commerce Department order lists against the precise HTS classification before entry, as duty liability can vary significantly by part type and origin.
Basic heading 264 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74493 · $37.1M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together supply 44% of it. China pays 43.4% duty; Japan 3.6%.
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$37.1MYoY · free account
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$12.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $384.6M of Parts of Lifts, Skip Hoists, or Escalators.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.