Escalator Brake Control Module
The escalator brake control module is an electronic-hydraulic unit that manages emergency and service braking systems on escalators. It is a principal safety component designed solely for escalators of heading 84.28. As a part suitable for use solely or principally with escalators, it is classified under tariff item 8431.31.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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 module is a programmable logic controller for general industrial use
General-purpose control panels are classified in heading 85.37, not as escalator parts.
If the module is designed for use in other machinery of heading 84.28
Parts for other machinery of heading 84.28 are classified under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the module as a part of escalators, not as a general hydraulic or electronic control device
• Provide wiring diagrams and functional descriptions to demonstrate its sole use in escalator braking systems
• Verify if the module contains printed circuit assemblies that might affect classification under supplementary note 1
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