Genie GS-1930 Slab Scissor Lift from Canada
A compact electric scissor lift designed for indoor aerial work on smooth surfaces like slabs, reaching heights up to 19 feet. It falls under HTS 8427.90.00.20 as an aerial work platform per statistical note 4 to chapter 84, used for elevating personnel in maintenance and construction tasks. Its non-marking tires and zero tailswing make it ideal for tight spaces.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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
• Verify platform capacity and safety certifications like ANSI/SAIA A92 for compliance; include detailed technical specs and end-use declarations to avoid misclassification as general machinery
• Common pitfall: failing to document hydraulic system pressure ratings which affect duty assessment