Cast Steel Counterweight for Cranes
Heavy cast steel blocks used as counterweights on tower cranes to balance loads, precision-cast for exact weight and shape. These industrial lifting components are classified under tariff item 7325.99.99 as 'other' cast articles of steel. Their specific function as crane counterweights places them outside more general headings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | +50.0% | 56.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the counterweights are imported as parts of a crane
Heading 8431 covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with machinery of headings 8425 to 8430, including cranes.
If the counterweights are machined beyond simple casting
Heading 7326 covers other articles of iron or steel that have been further worked.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the counterweights are imported as separate cast blocks, not as part of a complete crane which would fall under Section XVII
• Provide weight certificates and cast steel specifications to CBSA for verification
• Check if the counterweights require any safety certifications for use in Canadian construction
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