Electric Order Picker Truck from Germany
A self-propelled electric truck designed for picking orders from high racks in warehouses, equipped with a lifting platform for operators and pallet handling forks. It falls under HTS 8427.20.80.90 as an other self-propelled works truck fitted with lifting equipment, not classified as standard fork-lifts. Primarily used in distribution centers for efficient inventory access.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify truck specifications including lifting height and load capacity to confirm classification as 'other self-propelled trucks' rather than standard fork-lifts
• Include detailed technical specs and operator platform details in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and provide CE marking for EU-origin equipment