Hydraulic Bottle Jack 12 Ton from Germany
A compact hydraulic bottle jack rated for 12 tons, used for lifting vehicles during tire changes or undercarriage repairs. It falls under HTS 8425.49.00.00 as a hoist of a kind used for raising vehicles, specifically classified as 'other' jacks beyond telescopic models. The design allows stable lifting with a plunger mechanism.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify load capacity labeling complies with ASME/PASE standards to avoid reclassification
• Include safety valve documentation; common pitfall is missing pressure test certificates
• Ensure country-of-origin marking is visible on base for CBP inspection