Walkie Stacker

A pedestrian-operated stacker truck with a lifting mast for stacking pallets up to 12 feet, used in tight warehouse aisles for order picking. Classified in HTS 8427.90.00 as an 'other works truck' fitted with handling equipment but not self-propelled like riding fork-lifts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8427.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If operator rides on the truck

Self-propelled riding stackers with masts are treated as fork-lift trucks under 8427.10.

8431.20.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as parts rather than complete truck

Fork assemblies or masts imported separately classify as parts of lifting machinery.

8716.80.10Same rate: 35%

If for non-powered, manually pushed versions

Manual stackers without motors are hand trucks in Chapter 87.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document operator type (walk-behind vs ride-on) clearly, as ride-on models risk shifting to 8427.10

β€’ Provide load charts and stability test certifications to prove compliance with works truck standards

β€’ Check for battery type (lead-acid vs lithium-ion) as it affects hazardous material declarations

Related Products under HTS 8427.90.00

Yale MPB040 Order Picker

Yale's manual push-around order picker for picking from shelves up to 10 feet, with swivel forks. Classified HTS 8427.90.00 for pedestrian works trucks in picking operations.

Electric Pallet Jack

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.

Order Picker Truck

A walkie or ride-on works truck with an elevating platform for the operator to pick items from high racks, fitted with forks for pallet handling. It qualifies under HTS 8427.90.00 for other trucks not meeting fork-lift criteria due to its order fulfillment design.

Tow Tractor

A compact tractor truck for towing trailers or carts in airports and factories, fitted with a ball hitch rather than lifting forks. Falls under HTS 8427.90.00 as an other works truck designed for pulling loads in material handling operations.

Platform Truck

A motorized flatbed truck with a low platform for transporting goods without lifting, used in warehouses for moving boxes or carts. Classified in HTS 8427.90.00 for other works trucks with basic handling capabilities beyond simple dollies.

Straddle Carrier

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.