Electric Automated Scissor Lift AGV from Germany
A self-propelled, electric-powered automated guided vehicle designed as an aerial work platform for semiconductor manufacturing cleanrooms. It uses scissor mechanisms to elevate workers or equipment for maintenance tasks on wafer processing tools, fitting HTS 8427.10.80.40 as an AGV aerial work platform per statistical note 4 for semiconductor environments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 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 AGV automation features and cleanroom compatibility certifications to confirm classification under statistical note 4
• Include semiconductor end-use documentation to avoid reclassification as general forklifts
• Ensure ESD-safe materials and electric motor specs are detailed in invoices to prevent customs disputes