Elevator Safety Gear Assembly from Canada
Progressive safety gear that grips guide rails to stop elevator car during overspeed conditions. Principal part for passenger elevators classified under HTS 8431.39.0010.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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
• ASME A17.1 or EN 81 certification mandatory; include test reports in entry documentation
• Speed rating (e.g
• 1.0m/s to 2.5m/s) must match declared elevator specifications
• Avoid classifying as 'brakes' (8483) by providing governor compatibility documentation