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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of parts of lifts, skip hoists, or escalators (SITC 74493) totaled $37.1M in July 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Parts of Lifts, Skip Hoists, or Escalators paid $8.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $29.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts of Lifts, Skip Hoists, or Escalators imports of $37.1M in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32.2M.
Last updated: July 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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3.2K shipments/mo
Basic heading 266 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74493 · $37.1M of $175.6B
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.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 45% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$37.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$14.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.