Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots (HS 842870)
Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots (HS 842870) has 336 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Feb 2022 and Jun 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots is GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS LLC, with 40 shipments, followed by BYSTRONIC INC and ABB ROBOTICS. The leading supplier is SYSTEM 3 R INTERNATIONAL AB, with 39 shipments, followed by BYSTRONIC AUTOMATION and SHENZHEN HAI ROBOTICS INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and SWEDEN, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through June 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots (HS 842870), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SYSTEM 3 R INTERNATIONAL AB → GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS LLC with 32 shipments, followed by BYSTRONIC AUTOMATION → BYSTRONIC INC (25) and ANHUI YONGCHENG MACHINERY CO LTD → ABB ROBOTICS (12).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS LLC | 40 |
| BYSTRONIC INC | 36 |
| ABB ROBOTICS | 12 |
| BIESSE AMERICA INC | 12 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS | 11 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SYSTEM 3 R INTERNATIONAL AB | 39 |
| BYSTRONIC AUTOMATION | 26 |
| SHENZHEN HAI ROBOTICS INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO LTD | 26 |
| ANHUI YONGCHENG MACHINERY CO LTD | 18 |
| BIESSE S P A | 12 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 90 |
| SWEDEN | 51 |
| GERMANY | 49 |
| ITALY | 37 |
| JAPAN | 25 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 14 |
| CANADA | 10 |
| TURKEY | 10 |
| NETHERLANDS | 6 |
| BELGIUM | 5 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 95 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 55 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 52 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 23 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 20 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 18 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 15 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 12 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 6 |
| CHESTER, PA | 6 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 842870 — Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots
Who imports Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots (HS 842870)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots include GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS LLC, BYSTRONIC INC, ABB ROBOTICS, BIESSE AMERICA INC, and SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots?
GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots (HS 842870), with 40 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots?
Leading suppliers shipping Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots (HS 842870) to the U.S. include SYSTEM 3 R INTERNATIONAL AB, BYSTRONIC AUTOMATION, SHENZHEN HAI ROBOTICS INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO LTD, ANHUI YONGCHENG MACHINERY CO LTD, and BIESSE S P A.
How many U.S. shipments of Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots are there?
ImportDoor has 336 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 842870, spanning Feb 2022 to Jun 2026.
Where is Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots imported from?
Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, elevators, escalators, conveyors, teleferics), industrial robots is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, SWEDEN, and GERMANY.
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