8431.31.00—Of passenger or freight elevators other than continuous action, skip hoists or escalators
General duty rate
Free
Across 3 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8431.31.00 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Of passenger or freight elevators other than continuous action, skip hoists or escalators. It sits in Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 9 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this tariff item.
10-digit lines under 8431.31.00(3)
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Tariff modifications(9)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8431.31.00
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.82.05 | section_232 | 15% |
| 9903.82.13 | section_232 | 0% |
| 9903.81.91 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the steel content. |
| 9903.82.15 |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8431.31.00 cover?
HTS 8431.31.00 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Of passenger or freight elevators other than continuous action, skip hoists or escalators. It belongs to Chapter 84 and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8431.31.00?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 8431.31.00 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8431.31.00?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 8431.31.00 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8431.31.00?
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