Skip Hoist Bucket Assembly

A heavy-duty steel bucket designed specifically for skip hoists used in mining and construction to transport bulk materials vertically. It features reinforced edges and attachment points for cables or chains, classified under HTS 8431.31.0020 as a part solely for skip hoists within heading 8428 machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

8431.39.00Same rate: 35%

If suitable for other 8428 machinery like general elevators

Parts not exclusively for skip hoists fall under the broader 'other' category for heading 8428 machinery.

7309.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as standalone steel tanks without hoist attachments

Plain steel reservoirs or tanks without specific skip hoist features classify as reservoirs under Chapter 73.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If sold as part of a bulk material handling set

If marketed for multiple machinery types beyond skip hoists, it shifts to other parts of 8428-8430 machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the part is exclusively for skip hoists with technical specs and manufacturer declarations to avoid reclassification

Include detailed engineering drawings in documentation to prove compatibility only with 8428.00 machinery