Turret Truck from China
A high-reach self-propelled truck with rotating turret head for very narrow aisle operation, capable of 40+ foot lifts in automated warehouses. Classified in HTS 8427.20.80.90 as other self-propelled trucks due to its specialized turret lifting mechanism beyond standard fork-lift design. Used in just-in-time manufacturing and large distribution centers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing turret rotation to confirm specialized classification
• Include wire guidance system specs if applicable for automated warehouse justification
• Ensure structural engineering certification for extreme height capacities