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.
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 is designed primarily for continuous lifting operations
Continuous-action lifts may fall under other machinery headings.
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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
• Describe the hydraulic system and load ratings clearly in your customs paperwork to avoid classification disputes
• Ensure the hydraulic fluid meets Canadian environmental regulations
• Verify that the installation complies with CSA B44 for hydraulic elevators
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