Straddle Carrier from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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