Skip Hoist Counterweight Frame

Structural steel frame assembly holding concrete counterweights in skip hoist systems for balancing heavy material loads during ascent/descent. Principally used with skip hoists of 8428, thus HTS 8431.31.0020.

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.

7308.90.95Same rate: 35%

If generic welded steel frames

Non-specific structures classify as other steel fabrications in 7308.

8431.31.00Same rate: 35%

If for standard freight elevators

Counterweights principally for non-skip elevators have distinct subheading.

8428.60.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If imported assembled with hoist mechanism

Complete counterweight assemblies may classify as the full elevator machine.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Attach engineering calculations showing balance for skip hoist capacities only

Use HS explanatory notes references in invoices for skip hoist part validation