Turret Truck from Germany
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 — 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
• 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