U.S. imports of Parts for Passenger & Freight Elevators (Excl. Continuous-Action), Skip Hoists & Escalators (HS 843131) totaled $37.1M in August 2026, imported from 52 countries.
Importers of Parts for Passenger & Freight Elevators (Excl. Continuous-Action), Skip Hoists & Escalators paid $7.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts for Passenger & Freight Elevators (Excl. Continuous-Action), Skip Hoists & Escalators imports of $37.1M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32.8M.
Last updated: August 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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2.8K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 6 of 8 in heading 8431
Subheading 843131 · $37.1M of $932.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$37.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$12.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $384.6M of Parts for Passenger & Freight Elevators (Excl. Continuous-Action), Skip Hoists & Escalators and exported $162.8M.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8431310060 | Parts of Elevators, Exc Cont Action, Sk Hoist, Escal | $33.4M | 19.12% | 84.62% | $6.4M |
| 8431310040 | Parts of Escalators | $1.9M | 42.28% | 96.38% | $819K |
| 8431310020 | Parts of Skip Hoists | $335K | 19.32% | 79.32% | $65K |
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 | $9.3M |
| 8431310060 | Parts of Elevators, Exc Cont Action, Sk Hoist, Escal | $2.8M |
| 8431310020 | Parts of Skip Hoists | $492K |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 44% of it. China pays 43.4% duty; Japan 3.6%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
13.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 20.38% of imports for consumption.