Pneumatic Vacuum Lifter from Germany
A pneumatic vacuum lifter uses suction to lift and handle heavy loads such as glass panels or metal sheets in industrial settings. It falls under HTS 8428.90.03.90 as specialized lifting and handling machinery not elsewhere specified within Chapter 84. This equipment enhances workplace safety by reducing manual handling risks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify machinery specifications match 'lifting/handling' criteria; provide technical datasheets for customs review
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance; declare pressure ratings accurately