Scaffold Tower Platform Section

Modular aluminum or steel platform deck for mobile scaffold towers used in building construction and maintenance. Classified in HTS 8479.90.95.50 as part of public works and building scaffold machinery.

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.

7308.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as standalone steel platforms

Generic equipment structures fall under Chapter 73 if not machinery-specific.

7610.90.00Higher: 80.7% vs 35%

If aluminum construction without scaffold designation

Aluminum structures shift headings absent machinery context.

8479.10.00Same rate: 35%

If for mechanical scaffold hoists

Hoisting machinery parts have separate provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with OSHA-equivalent load capacity certifications for US import

Label with model compatibility for specific scaffold systems