Personnel Lift Truck from Japan
Self-propelled stock picker with personnel platform for elevated order picking up to 20 feet, rather than pallet handling. Classified HTS 8427.20.80.90 as other self-propelled works truck specifically fitted for personnel lifting in warehouses. Emphasizes operator safety with guardrails and fall protection.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Highlight personnel platform dimensions and safety features vs. pallet forks
• Include ANSI/ITSDF safety certification documentation
• Specify platform capacity and fall protection compliance