Schindler 5500 Freight Elevator from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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