U.S. imports of Non-Mechanically Propelled Vehicles, N.E.S. (SITC 78685) totaled $70.6M in August 2026, imported from 58 countries.
Importers of Non-Mechanically Propelled Vehicles, N.E.S. paid $24.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 34.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Mechanically Propelled Vehicles, N.E.S. imports of $70.6M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $60.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHuman- or animal-drawn vehicles that fall outside more specific SITC headings — such as hand carts, cycle rickshaws, and animal-drawn wagons — occupy this residual classification. Because the category is a catch-all, correct classification hinges on confirming the absence of any mechanical or electric propulsion system and verifying that no more specific heading applies. Importers should document the motive power source carefully, as misclassification into motorized vehicle headings can trigger substantially different duty treatment.
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4.1K import shipments a month
The N.E.S. designation means 'not elsewhere specified.' A vehicle belongs here only if it lacks mechanical propulsion and does not fit a named heading such as bicycles, trailers, or baby carriages. Customs brokers typically review the product's motive source, construction, and intended use against the full SITC schedule before assigning this residual code.
Yes — non-mechanically propelled vehicles are classified separately from motorized vehicles and generally face different tariff treatment. The specific HTS subheading determines the exact rate, and importers should verify current column 1 rates and any applicable trade-remedy orders with a licensed customs broker before entry.
Basic heading 189 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 78685 · $70.6M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 69% of it. China pays 50.3% duty; Canada 14.6%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$70.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$25.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $667.1M of Non-Mechanically Propelled Vehicles, N.E.S..
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.