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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of pile-drivers & pile extractors (SITC 72341) totaled $10.4M in July 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Pile-Drivers & Pile Extractors paid $775K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $6.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Pile-Drivers & Pile Extractors imports of $10.4M in July 2026 ran 55% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.7M.
Last updated: July 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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54 shipments/mo
Basic heading 413 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72341 · $10.4M of $175.6B
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.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and Finland together supply 66% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$10.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.