U.S. imports of Pile-Drivers & Pile Extractors (SITC 72341) totaled $6.0M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Pile-Drivers & Pile Extractors paid $695K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Pile-Drivers & Pile Extractors imports of $6.0M in August 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHydraulic impact hammers, vibratory pile drivers, and pile extractors used in foundation construction and marine infrastructure projects are the primary equipment types in this heading, regardless of whether they are self-propelled or crane-suspended. Pile-driving equipment spans a wide range of configurations — diesel drop hammers, hydraulic vibratory drivers, and sheet-pile extractors — and the specific drive mechanism and mounting arrangement can influence HTS subheading selection. High unit values and project-specific procurement cycles make this a relatively low-volume but high-value import category.
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Under SITC 72341, pile-drivers and pile extractors are grouped together regardless of mounting configuration. At the HTS level, however, the classification analysis may differ between a standalone hydraulic hammer (imported as an attachment) and a complete self-propelled pile-driving rig. Importers should review whether the hammer is imported separately or as part of a complete machine, as that distinction affects which HTS heading applies.
Large pile-driving hammers are typically entered as formal entries given their value. Required documents include a commercial invoice with a detailed technical description (drive type, impact energy rating, weight), packing list, and bill of lading. If the hammer is imported temporarily for a specific project, a TIB (Temporary Importation under Bond) or ATA Carnet may be appropriate to defer or avoid duties.
Basic heading 465 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72341 · $6.0M of $172.0B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $68.0M of Pile-Drivers & Pile Extractors.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Italy together supply 50% of it. China pays 37.3% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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