Genie GS-3246 Electric Scissor Lift from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
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