Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (RTG) for Containers from Germany
Self-propelled gantry crane on rubber tires for stacking shipping containers in ports and yards, with high lifting capacity. Under HTS 8426.41.00 as tire-mounted mobile lifting frame/crane for industrial logistics. Panamax or mega versions handle large volumes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify gantry span and tire configuration; ports require ISO container compatibility certification
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as rail-mounted; RTGs must emphasize rubber tire mobility
• Include diesel or electric propulsion details for accurate duty assessment