Paternoster Lift System from China
A continuous loop of open passenger cars moving vertically without stopping, used in multi-story buildings to elevate people and goods through liquid handling in industrial settings. Classified under HTS 8413.82.00.00 as a liquid elevator due to its mechanical chain-driven elevation mechanism for continuous material transport in fluid environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify if the system qualifies as a 'liquid elevator' per HTS notes, distinguishing from passenger elevators in 8428
• Provide detailed engineering specs and end-use certification to avoid reclassification during customs review