Schindler 5500 Freight Elevator

The Schindler 5500 is a heavy-duty freight elevator designed for transporting goods, pallets, and industrial loads in warehouses and factories. Classified under HTS 8428.10.00.00 as a freight elevator other than continuous action, featuring robust doors and high load capacities up to 10,000 lbs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8428.90.03Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If classified as other lifting machinery not specifically elevators

Specialized industrial hoists might shift from elevator heading if lacking passenger/freight designation

8431.39.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported as elevator car or platform only

Incomplete elevator assemblies classified as parts rather than finished lifting machinery

8412.21.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If hydraulic freight elevators with separate pump imported

Hydraulic power pumps for elevators may classify under linear acting pumps in 8412

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide load capacity certifications and door configurations to distinguish from passenger elevators

Freight elevators often require seismic design documentation for earthquake-prone import markets