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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of portal or pedestal jib cranes (SITC 74435) totaled $4.4M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Portal or Pedestal Jib Cranes paid $52K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.7% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Portal or Pedestal Jib Cranes imports of $4.4M in April 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $10.0M.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3.1M | $410K | -$2.7M |
| NETHERLANDS | $19K | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| MALAYSIA | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| VENEZUELA | -- | $429K | +$429K |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $322K | +$322K |
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