Pallet Fork Attachment for Front-End Loader from China
Heavy-duty pallet forks designed to mount on front-end loaders of heading 8427, used for lifting and transporting pallets in construction and warehousing. Classified under HTS 8431.49.9010 as front-end loader attachments suitable principally with machinery of heading 8427. These forks feature quick-attach mechanisms for compatibility with standard loader arms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility certification with specific loader models of heading 8427 to ensure principal use classification
• Include detailed engineering specs and photos in entry documentation to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Check for hydraulic quick-coupler compliance with ISO standards to prevent customs holds on safety grounds