Straddle Carrier from Japan
A truck that straddles containers or loads to lift via legs or wheels, common in ports for stacking freight. It fits HTS 8427.90.00 as an other works truck with specialized handling equipment for heavy logistics.
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
• Provide engineering drawings showing straddle mechanism to justify 8427 classification
• Declare as 'container handler' with capacity over 10 tons for proper heading
• Comply with ISO container handling standards in documentation