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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of portal or pedestal jib cranes (SITC 74435) totaled $36.1M in July 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Portal or Pedestal Jib Cranes paid $95K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.3% on $34.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Portal or Pedestal Jib Cranes imports of $36.1M in July 2026 ran 226% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPortal jib cranes straddle a working area on a frame or legs, while pedestal jib cranes rotate around a fixed vertical column — both configurations are standard in shipyards, heavy fabrication shops, and port quaysides where a slewing arm must serve a defined work envelope without occupying floor space. The jib-and-slew design distinguishes these from overhead bridge cranes and from tower cranes, making correct specification documentation critical at entry. Importers should verify whether the unit is rail-mounted (portal) or column-mounted (pedestal), as this distinction can affect both classification and any applicable Section 232 steel-content analysis.
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40 shipments/mo
Basic heading 272 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74435 · $36.1M of $175.6B
A portal jib crane has a rotating jib arm mounted on a portal frame and serves a defined arc, whereas a gantry crane travels along a runway and lifts loads along its full travel path. If the unit's primary function is slewing within a fixed arc rather than traversing a runway, it is more likely a portal jib crane under 74435. Borderline cases should be resolved with a CBP binding ruling or guidance from a licensed customs broker.
Both types fall under the same SITC heading, but port-use portal cranes are often much larger and may arrive as multi-piece shipments requiring specialized offloading. From a trade-remedy standpoint, origin and steel content drive the analysis equally for both variants. Port authorities may also impose separate equipment certification or safety standards independent of customs classification.
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Imports · July 2026
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Austria and Germany together supply 93% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$36.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.