Forklift Operator Presence Switch from Germany
Seat-activated safety switch for forklifts under 8427, preventing operation without seated operator by interrupting power to drive system. Integrated with forklift electrical harnesses. Classified 8431.20 as safety part principally for fork-lift trucks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide OSHA/ANSI safety certifications; test reports for switch reliability; avoid 8536 classification by proving forklift-specific mounting