Narrow Aisle Reach Truck from Canada
A specialized self-propelled truck for very narrow warehouse aisles, featuring extendable reach forks for high-level pallet storage and retrieval. Classified under HTS 8427.20.80.90 as other self-propelled trucks with lifting equipment, distinguished from standard counterbalanced fork-lifts by its narrow design. Essential for maximizing storage density in modern distribution facilities.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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
• Document aisle width compatibility (typically under 10 feet) to justify 'other' classification versus standard fork-lifts
• Include load charts and stability test certificates to demonstrate specialized reach functionality
• Check for EPA emissions compliance if hybrid models are imported