Paternoster Lift System from Mexico
A Paternoster lift system is a continuous loop of open passenger cars that move vertically without stopping, designed to transport people and goods between floors in multi-story buildings. Despite its name, it is classified as a liquid elevator under tariff item 8413.82.00 because it operates on a hydraulic mechanism that uses liquid pressure to drive the continuous motion. This system is typically used in industrial settings where efficient, non-stop vertical transport is required.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the lift system is classified as a liquid elevator, not a passenger lift (which falls under Section XVII), by confirming it uses hydraulic liquid pressure for operation
• Provide detailed technical documentation to the CBSA showing the hydraulic mechanism and the absence of conventional elevator controls
• Verify if the system qualifies for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement by checking the certificate of origin