Elevator Safety Gear Brake Assembly from China
This assembly includes the brake components and linkage designed specifically for passenger elevators to stop the car in case of overspeed. It falls under HTS 8431.31.00 as a part solely for use with non-continuous action passenger elevators of heading 8428. The safety gear engages the guide rails to halt the elevator securely.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility certification with elevator models under ASME A17.1 safety codes for smooth customs clearance
• Include detailed engineering drawings showing sole use with heading 8428 elevators to avoid reclassification