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Forklift Truck Battery Management System Board

BMS circuit monitoring lithium-ion battery packs and communicating with forklift truck controllers. HTS 8548.00.00.00 for electrical parts of materials handling vehicles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 37.5%

If lithium-ion battery modules

Battery management with cells may classify as complete batteries.

8431.20.00.00Higher: 50% vs 37.5%

If forklift machinery parts

Vehicle parts without electrical specification go to machinery chapter.

8537.10.91Higher: 52.7% vs 37.5%

If vehicle control panels

Integrated vehicle controllers classify as panels.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include UN38.3 battery transport certifications

• Specify forklift model compatibility and CAN bus protocol

• Declare hazardous material handling procedures