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.
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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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