Container Straddle Carrier from Japan
A heavy-duty vehicle with lifting frame and straddle legs on tires, engineered to lift and transport containers by driving under and straddling them in intermodal yards. Falls under HTS 8426.12.00.00 specifically as a straddle carrier for its tire-based mobility.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit engineering drawings showing straddle leg mechanism to Customs for verification
• Comply with OSHA lifting standards and include operator cab safety certifications