Escalator Elevator Hybrid Unit from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the unit's primary function is vertical intermittent transport; if it operates as a continuous conveyor, it may be reclassified
• Provide detailed technical specifications and installation drawings to the CBSA to support classification
• Verify if provincial safety certifications (e.g
• CSA B44) are required before importation