Multi-Directional Forklift from Japan
A versatile self-propelled truck with 360-degree rotating forks and all-wheel steering for handling long loads in narrow corridors. Falls under HTS 8427.20.80.90 as other specialized self-propelled trucks with advanced handling equipment. Used for timber, steel, and mold handling in manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include rotation speed specs and steering geometry diagrams for customs review
• Specify maximum load length accommodation to justify specialized design
• Provide hydraulic system pressure ratings for lifting verification