Stacker Walkie Truck from Germany
A pedestrian-operated self-propelled stacker with powered lifting forks for stacking pallets up to 12-18 feet, used in retail stocking and small warehouse operations. Falls under HTS 8427.20.80.90 as other self-propelled works trucks, differentiated by walk-behind operator control versus seated rider trucks. Compact design ideal for tight spaces without sacrificing lift capacity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify walk-behind control mechanism in documentation to distinguish from rider-type fork-lifts
• Include battery specifications and charger details for electric models in customs declaration
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as hand trucks by proving powered self-propulsion