Liebherr 280 EC-H Tower Crane from Canada

The Liebherr 280 EC-H is a high-capacity tower crane designed for construction of tall buildings, featuring a luffing jib and maximum load capacity of 20 tons. It falls under HTS 8426.20.00.00 as a tower crane, characterized by its vertical mast or tower structure supporting a rotating horizontal jib for lifting materials to great heights.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify crane specifications match 'tower crane' definition with fixed vertical mast to avoid misclassification as mobile cranes

Obtain manufacturer's declaration confirming it's not a ship derrick or cable crane; include CE marking for EU-origin models

Prepare detailed engineering drawings and load charts for customs valuation and safety compliance inspections