Narrow-Aisle AGV for Cold Storage Facilities from Japan
Electric-powered AGV optimized for very narrow aisles (under 1.8m) in refrigerated warehouses, handling frozen goods pallets at -30°C. Classified as other AGV under HTS 8427.10.8050, with insulated bodywork and low-temperature batteries. Laser + RFID guidance for precise racking.
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 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
• Provide IP67 ingress protection and temperature test certificates for cold chain compliance
• Declare refrigerant-free design if applicable to bypass EPA import notifications
• Customs may require proof of electric-only propulsion to avoid diesel truck scrutiny