Electric Pallet Jack from China
An electric-powered works truck designed for lifting and moving pallets in warehouses, fitted with hydraulic lifting forks but lacking a mast for elevation above pallet height. It falls under HTS 8427.90.00 as an 'other truck' distinct from full fork-lift trucks in 8427.10, used for low-level material handling in industrial settings.
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify if the truck has self-propulsion; non-powered pallet trucks may classify under 8716.80 as hand trucks
• Include detailed specs on lifting height and load capacity in documentation to distinguish from fork-lifts
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety standards, as customs may scrutinize industrial equipment