Electric Wire Rope Hoist
> An electric motor-powered hoist using wire rope for lifting heavy loads in industrial settings such as warehouses and construction sites. It is a pulley tackle or hoist powered by an electric motor, and since it is not a skip hoist or vehicle-raising hoist, it is correctly classified under tariff item 8425.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hoist is not powered by an electric motor
Covers wire rope hoists powered by manual, pneumatic, or other non-electric means.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the hoist complies with Canadian Electrical Code and CSA standards for industrial hoists
• Provide the hoist's lifting capacity and wire rope specifications to support classification
• If the hoist is imported with a trolley, check if the trolley is classified separately under heading 8428
Related Products under Tariff item 8425.11.00
Electric Chain Hoist
> A compact electric chain hoist designed for precise vertical lifting in manufacturing and maintenance environments. It is powered by an electric motor and uses a chain drive system, qualifying it as a pulley tackle or hoist under tariff item 8425.11.00, which covers such equipment powered by an electric motor.
Electric Garage Door Jackshaft Operator
> An electric motor-powered hoist mechanism used to operate sectional garage doors through a jackshaft mounting. It functions as a hoist for raising and lowering the door, and because it is not designed for raising vehicles, it falls under tariff item 8425.11.00 for electric-powered pulley tackle and hoists.
Electric Overhead Traveling Crane Hoist
> An electric motor-driven hoist mounted on an overhead crane runway, providing both horizontal and vertical material transport. It is a pulley tackle or hoist powered by an electric motor, and since it is not a skip hoist or a hoist for raising vehicles, it is correctly classified under tariff item 8425.11.00.
Electric Pallet Positioner Hoist
> An electric scissor lift hoist used for ergonomic pallet positioning in assembly and picking operations. It is powered by an electric motor and functions as a hoist for vertical movement, fitting the scope of tariff item 8425.11.00 for electric-powered pulley tackle and hoists, excluding vehicle-raising hoists.
Electric Personnel Lift Hoist
> A compact electric hoist system designed for personnel baskets in maintenance and inspection work. It is powered by an electric motor and serves as a hoist for vertical lifting, but it is not intended for raising vehicles, so it falls under tariff item 8425.11.00.
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> A professional electric chain hoist used for theater scenery, lighting trusses, and rigging in entertainment venues. It is an electric-motor-powered hoist, and because it is not a skip hoist or a vehicle-raising hoist, it is correctly classified under tariff item 8425.11.00.