Schindler 5500 Freight Elevator from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide load capacity certifications and door configurations to distinguish from passenger elevators
• Freight elevators often require seismic design documentation for earthquake-prone import markets