Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (RTG) from Germany
A wheeled gantry crane on rubber tires used primarily in port container terminals for stacking and moving shipping containers. It qualifies under HTS 8426.12.00.00 as a straddle carrier or mobile lifting frame due to its tire-mounted mobility and straddle leg design.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide port-specific certifications like ISO 1161 for container handling to support straddle carrier classification
• Document tire type (solid rubber vs pneumatic) and ensure EPA compliance for diesel engines common in RTGs