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Skip Hoist Cable Sheave Pulley

Cast iron pulley with grooved sheave for guiding hoist ropes in skip hoist mechanisms, ensuring smooth vertical movement of material skips. Tailored for high-load mining applications, it qualifies under HTS 8431.31.0020 as a principal part of skip hoists.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+25.0%25%
🇯🇵JapanFree+25.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

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

8431.39.00Lower: 40% vs 50%

If usable with other bulk handling machinery of 8428

Non-exclusive pulleys for elevators/escalators go to 'other' parts.

8483.50.60.00Higher: 52.8% vs 50%

If imported as flywheels or grooved pulleys without hoist context

Plain pulleys or sheaves classify under transmission machinery in 8483.

7326.90.86Lower: 40.4% vs 50%

If basic cast iron components not assembled for hoists

Unfinished or general cast iron articles fall into Chapter 73.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit material test reports and load ratings to customs to affirm skip hoist specificity

• Avoid bulk shipments with generic pulleys; segregate to maintain classification integrity

• Watch for reclassification if pulley dimensions fit escalator drives (heading 8428 other)