Escalator Handrail Entry Device
The escalator handrail entry device is a guide mechanism installed at landings that initiates smooth balustrade movement and prevents derailment. It is designed specifically for escalator handrail synchronization. As a part suitable for use solely or principally with escalators of heading 84.28, it falls 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device is used on passenger conveyors or other machinery of heading 84.28
Parts for other machinery of heading 84.28 are classified under this alternative.
If the device is a standard pulley or roller usable in various applications
General pulleys and rollers are classified in heading 84.83.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the device as an escalator part, not as a general guide or roller mechanism
• Provide technical specifications showing its role in handrail synchronization and derailment prevention
• Verify if the device includes any sensors or electrical components that might require separate classification
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