Escalator Balustrade Chain from Canada
Specialized chain drive system that moves the escalator handrail (balustrade) in synchronization with the steps. Falls under HTS 8431.31.0040 as an escalator-specific part of heading 8428 machinery.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide synchronization gear ratio specifications matching OEM escalators; comply with local building codes
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration as general conveyor chain