Snorkel S3370RT Rough Terrain Scissor Lift from Japan
The Snorkel S3370RT is a diesel-powered rough terrain scissor lift with 37 ft working height for outdoor semiconductor facility maintenance. It qualifies under HTS 8427.20.80.20 as an aerial work platform described in statistical note 4 for semiconductor processing 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 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 evidence of use in semiconductor wafer processing areas, like vibration-dampening specs, for statistical note compliance
• EPA/CARB diesel emission certifications required for US entry; non-compliant units face detention
• Avoid pitfall of reclassification by specifying platform load capacity for fab equipment handling