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NAICSSector 33
U.S. imports of elevators & moving stairways (NAICS 333921) totaled $63.6M in April 2026, traded with 49 countries.
Importers of Elevators & Moving Stairways paid $9.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $44.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPassenger and freight elevators, escalators, and moving walkways are capital goods with long installation cycles and strict local building-code requirements that shape import timing and specification. Trade in this category often involves modular components — car assemblies, drive machines, guide rails — that may be classified separately from complete elevator systems, creating classification risk at entry. Importers of elevator equipment from China should assess Section 301 exposure at the component level, as individual parts and complete units may fall under different tariff annexes.
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Not necessarily. Complete elevator systems may be classified under a different HTS heading than individual components such as guide rails, car frames, or traction machines. Importers frequently need to classify each component separately when systems are shipped knocked-down, and the duty treatment can differ materially across those lines.
Beyond standard CBP entry documents, importers should be prepared to provide technical specifications and compliance certifications relevant to ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators), as local authorities having jurisdiction will require conformance before installation. Some states also require that equipment be listed by a recognized testing laboratory.
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.
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