Data Center Equipment Elevator
A data center equipment elevator is a precision vertical lift designed to transport heavy server racks and IT equipment between floors with minimal vibration and contamination. It operates intermittently and is classified under this tariff item as a lift for specialized cargo.
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 |
PGA flags (10)Show detailsHide detailsCBSACBSA FPA Risks (Soil)RequiredECCCVehicles and Engine Emissions ProgramMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - Age ExemptionMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix GMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-CaseMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Returning VehiclesMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-CaseMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - FMVSS StandardMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - Unregulated VehiclesMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - Vehicles for PartsMay be required
- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 8427101000–8430690000).
- ECCC
Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require ECCC Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Age Exemption · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - Age Exemption depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8428100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the elevator includes automated guided vehicle (AGV) integration for horizontal movement
Other lifting or handling machinery may apply when the system combines vertical and horizontal transport functions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the cleanroom features and load capacity specifications to justify classification as a lift under 8428.10.00
• Confirm that the elevator complies with local building codes for commercial installations
• Prepare a letter of explanation for the CBSA if the unit includes integrated climate control components
Related Products under Tariff item 8428.10.00
Automated Parking Garage Elevator
An automated parking garage elevator is a vertical lifting platform designed to transfer vehicles between levels in a mechanical parking system. It operates intermittently, moving cars from an entry point to a designated parking stall, and is classified under this tariff item as a lift for goods (vehicles).
Escalator Elevator Hybrid Unit
An escalator-elevator hybrid unit combines vertical elevator transport with escalator-style continuous movement, designed for retail atriums where aesthetic appeal and passenger flow matter. It falls under tariff item 8428.10.00 as a lift or skip hoist because its primary function is vertical intermittent transport of persons or goods.
Fujitec Microprocessor Passenger Elevator
A microprocessor-controlled passenger elevator provides intermittent vertical transport for people in mid-rise residential buildings. It uses advanced control systems for precise leveling and is classified under this tariff item as a lift for passenger transport.
Glass Observation Elevator
A glass observation elevator is a panoramic passenger lift designed for hotels and observation towers, offering scenic views during vertical transport. Despite its aesthetic design, it functions as an intermittent lift and falls under this tariff item.
Hospital Bed Elevator
A hospital bed elevator is an oversized lift designed to transport patient beds, medical equipment, and staff between floors in healthcare facilities. It operates intermittently and is classified under this tariff item as a freight lift for specialized use.
Hydraulic Freight Elevator
A hydraulic direct-acting freight elevator is designed for low-rise industrial buildings, using hydraulic cylinders to lift heavy loads intermittently. It is classified under this tariff item as a lift for freight, regardless of the drive mechanism.