Platform Truck
A motorized flatbed truck with a low platform for transporting goods without lifting, used in warehouses for moving boxes or carts. It is classified under tariff item 8427.90.00 as an 'Other works truck' because it has basic handling capabilities but no lifting mechanism.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +15.0% | 15% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 8427101000–8430690000).
- ECCC
Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8427900000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Age Exemption · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - Age Exemption requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8427900000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8427900000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8427900000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8427900000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8427900000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8427900000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 8427).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8427900000).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the truck is self-propelled and fitted with lifting equipment
Self-propelled trucks with lifting equipment are classified here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the truck has no lifting capability to ensure classification under 8427.90.00
• Provide specifications showing the platform is for transport, not lifting
• Check if the truck is self-propelled, which may affect the tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 8427.90.00
Battery-Powered Order Picker Truck
A compact electric truck for picking items from low-level warehouse shelves, with a small lifting platform for the operator and pallet handling forks. It falls under tariff item 8427.90.00 as an 'Other works truck' fitted with lifting equipment.
BurroAgv Autonomous Guided Vehicle
An autonomous electric tug designed for towing carts in manufacturing facilities, using AI-based navigation systems without requiring an operator. It is a self-propelled works truck fitted with handling equipment, specifically a coupling device for towing, and falls under tariff item 8427.90.00 as 'Other trucks'.
Center Rider Pallet Truck
A pallet truck where the operator rides at the center over the forks for control, used for transporting pallets in warehouses. It is classified under tariff item 8427.90.00 as an 'Other works truck' with handling forks but no elevating mast.
Counterbalanced Walkie Stacker
A pedestrian-operated stacker with a rear counterweight for balance, lifting pallets to mid-level heights without straddle legs. It fits tariff item 8427.90.00 as an 'Other works truck' with handling equipment.
Electric Pallet Jack
An electric-powered works truck designed for lifting and moving pallets in warehouses, equipped with hydraulic lifting forks but lacking a mast for elevation above pallet height. It is classified under tariff item 8427.90.00 as an 'Other truck' because it does not meet the definition of a fork-lift truck.
Electric Pedestrian Stacker Truck
A battery-powered walk-behind stacker truck designed for lifting and stacking pallets up to 3 meters in warehouses, featuring a hydraulic mast and forks for material handling in tight spaces. It is classified under tariff item 8427.90.00 as an 'Other works truck'.