Lead Counterweights for Elevator Cars
Dense lead blocks used as counterbalances in elevator systems to offset car weight. Classified in 7806.00.80.00 as other lead articles for industrial machinery applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as parts of elevators/lifts
Machinery-specific parts classify under Chapter 84 heading for elevators.
If cast iron/steel counterweights
Other base metal weights shift to Chapter 73 if not predominantly lead.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify structural integrity with engineering drawings; comply with ASME safety codes
• Declare weight precisely to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Encapsulate lead to meet building code encapsulation requirements
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