Electric Automated Scissor Lift AGV from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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