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U.S. imports of parts for passenger & freight elevators (excl. continuous-action), skip hoists & escalators (HS 843131) totaled $37.1M in July 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Parts for Passenger & Freight Elevators (Excl. Continuous-Action), Skip Hoists & Escalators paid $8.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $29.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts for Passenger & Freight Elevators (Excl. Continuous-Action), Skip Hoists & Escalators imports of $37.1M in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDespite the heading name excluding skip hoists and escalators, the US tariff schedule under 843131 actually includes dedicated lines for skip hoist parts (8431310020) and escalator parts (8431310040), alongside conventional elevator parts (8431310060) — a classification nuance that frequently surprises importers. Mexico leads US supply under this heading, with Canada and China also significant sources. Elevator and escalator parts often require compliance with ASME A17.1 safety codes domestically, and importers should ensure that foreign-manufactured components meet applicable US building code requirements before installation.
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3.2K shipments/mo
The US HTS schedule subdivides HS heading 8431.31 in a way that creates dedicated 10-digit lines for skip hoist parts (8431310020) and escalator parts (8431310040) within the same heading, even though the HS6 description references exclusions. This reflects the US schedule's granularity beyond the international HS level. Importers should always classify to the 10-digit US line rather than relying solely on the HS6 description.
Beyond customs classification, elevator and escalator components must typically conform to ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) and applicable state or local building codes. Importers and contractors should verify that foreign-manufactured parts carry appropriate certifications or test documentation before installation, as non-conforming parts can create liability and inspection failures.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 6 of 8 in heading 8431
Subheading 843131 · $37.1M of $831.4M
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Imports
$37.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$14.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8431310060 | Parts of Elevators, Exc Cont Action,Sk Hoist,Escal | $34.1M | 20.27% | 78.27% | $6.9M |
| 8431310040 | Parts of Escalators | $2.3M | 44.32% | 98.56% | $1.0M |
| 8431310020 | Parts of Skip Hoists | $642K | 26.74% | 97.61% | $172K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8431310040 | Parts of Escalators | $9.9M |
| 8431310060 | Parts of Elevators, Exc Cont Action,Sk Hoist,Escal | $3.6M |
| 8431310020 | Parts of Skip Hoists | $728K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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Canada and Mexico together supply 45% of it.
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rate provision · imports
19.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 21.91%.