Cable-Operated Tire Crane for Port Container Handling from Germany
A self-propelled crane on rubber tires equipped with cable hoists for stacking and moving shipping containers at ports. It is classified in HTS 8426.41.00.10 for its cable-operated lifting on tires, separate from straddle carriers or rail gantry cranes. Designed for terminal operations requiring high mobility.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include port authority certifications and load capacity tests to validate container-handling classification
• Declare exact tire type (solid rubber vs pneumatic) as it affects 'on tires' determination
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing by separating boom assembly; import as complete unit