Electric Pallet Jack from Germany
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 — 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
• 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