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%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
• 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