ThyssenKrupp Elevating Passenger Walkway from Germany
ThyssenKrupp's elevating passenger walkway is an automated bridge system used at international airports to bridge height differences between gates and wide-body aircraft. It includes electro-hydraulic drives and safety interlocks. Falls under HTS 8479.71.00.00 due to its dedicated airport boarding application.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain pre-approval from airport authorities for model compatibility and safety certifications
• Document hydraulic fluid specs and pressure ratings to meet import safety regulations