U.S. imports of Pulley Tackle and Hoists (Other Than Skip Hoists) (SITC 74421) totaled $30.9M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Pulley Tackle and Hoists (Other Than Skip Hoists) paid $3.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Pulley Tackle and Hoists (Other Than Skip Hoists) imports of $30.9M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $26.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataManual and powered pulley tackle systems, chain hoists, wire-rope hoists, and similar lifting devices — excluding skip hoists used in mining and bulk-material handling — are the principal articles in this heading. These products serve construction, manufacturing, marine, and maintenance sectors, with chain hoists and lever blocks among the most actively traded items. Importers should note that certain origins are subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders on chain hoists, making a thorough admissibility and trade-remedy check essential before entry.
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1.7K import shipments a month
Yes, both electric and manual chain hoists (other than skip hoists) fall within this heading. The power source — electric motor, pneumatic, or manual — does not change the heading-level classification, though it may affect the applicable tariff line at a more detailed level.
Chain hoists from certain countries have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders in the US. Importers should check the current scope of any active orders with CBP and the Department of Commerce before contracting, as scope rulings can extend to closely related hoist configurations.
Basic heading 290 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74421 · $30.9M of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 35.8% duty; Mexico 0.4%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$30.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$23.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $306.8M of Pulley Tackle and Hoists (Other Than Skip Hoists).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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