Genie GS-1930 Slab Scissor Lift from Japan
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 — 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
• 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