Narrow Aisle Reach Truck from Germany
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 — 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
• 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