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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of self-propelled mechanical shovels, excavators & shovel loaders (nes) (SITC 72329) totaled $26.0M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Mechanical Shovels, Excavators & Shovel Loaders (NES) paid $6.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $25.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataResidual self-propelled excavating and loading machines — those not captured by the more specific headings for front-end loaders or 360-degree revolving excavators — include specialized equipment such as draglines, clamshells, and purpose-built mining shovels that do not fit neatly into the standard construction-equipment categories. The 'NES' designation requires importers to affirmatively rule out the more specific headings before classifying here, making a clear technical description of the machine's operating mechanism essential for customs documentation. These specialized machines often represent high-value, low-volume trade flows tied to mining and heavy civil construction projects.
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Machines that typically fall here include dragline excavators (which cast and drag a bucket on cables), clamshell grabs, suction excavators, and other purpose-built digging machines whose operating mechanism does not match the front-end loader or 360-degree revolving superstructure definitions. Importers should document the machine's specific digging mechanism and confirm it does not qualify under a more specific heading before using this residual classification.
Customs authorities will look for technical specifications describing the machine's operating principle, manufacturer literature, and — for high-value or novel equipment — a binding ruling from CBP. Providing a clear explanation of why the machine does not meet the criteria for the front-end loader or 360-degree revolving excavator headings strengthens the classification position and reduces the risk of a reclassification challenge at entry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $20.1M | -- | -$20.1M |
| MEXICO | $8K | $11.0M | +$11.0M |
| CANADA | $89K | $5.8M | +$5.7M |
| FINLAND | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| PERU | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
Monthly import values over time