Genie GS-3246 Electric Scissor Lift from Germany
The Genie GS-3246 is a self-propelled electric scissor lift designed for indoor and outdoor aerial work, reaching 26 ft platform height with a 32 in x 96 in platform. It falls under HTS 8427.20.80.20 as an aerial work platform specified in statistical note 4 to chapter 84, used in semiconductor manufacturing for safe elevated access during cleanroom maintenance and equipment installation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify classification under statistical note 4 by providing manufacturer specs confirming semiconductor fab compatibility, such as cleanroom-grade materials and ESD-safe features
• Include detailed technical datasheets and end-user declarations for cleanroom use to avoid reclassification during CBP review