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Yale MPB040-AC Electric Pallet Truck

Yale's MPB040-AC is an electric-powered pallet truck for short-distance transport of palletized goods in factories, warehouses, and dock areas, lacking advanced lifting mechanisms. Classified in HTS 8709.11.0060 as an 'other' electrical works truck per chapter notes excluding fitted handling equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+50.0%50%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+25.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

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

8428.90.03Lower: 40% vs 50%

If presented as a lifting trolley or jack

Other lifting equipment not self-propelled for goods handling moves to Chapter 84 machinery.

8709.11.00Same rate: 50%

If for models with integrated reach mechanism

Any handling or lifting capability reclassifies to the forklift-specific electrical subheading.

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

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure battery type (lead-acid or lithium-ion) is documented with MSDS sheets for hazardous materials compliance

β€’ Label as 'works truck, not fitted with lifting equipment' on commercial invoice to match HTS description precisely

β€’ Avoid reclassification pitfalls by confirming load capacity under 3 tons and no telescoping mast