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Hyster W40Z Electric Pedestrian Truck

Rugged electric works truck for factory floor goods shuttling, walk-behind operation with no handling equipment. HTS 8709.11.00 due to electrical propulsion for short-distance transport in warehouses/airports. Built for heavy-duty pallet moving.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+25.0%25%
🇯🇵JapanFree+25.0%25%

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Alternative Classifications

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

8709.90.00Same rate: 50%

If wheel assemblies imported separately

Parts thereof, including running gear, under parts heading.

8428.60.00Lower: 22.5% vs 50%

If with straddle legs for special pallets

Bridge-type handling trucks classify differently.

8701.10.01.00Same rate: 50%

If primarily for pushing other vehicles

Tractor definition per chapter notes may apply if hauling focus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include operator manual confirming no lifting specs for customs review

• Pre-clear with CBP for battery import permits if lithium-based

• Avoid declaring as 'forklift'—precise terminology prevents holds

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Electric walkie pallet jack for factory and dock short transports, no elevation or handling gear included. HTS 8709.11.00 for electrical works trucks per hierarchy. Durable for daily high-cycle use.

Mitsubishi PUP12N Electric Pedestrian Truck

Narrow-aisle electric truck for warehouse goods movement, lacking lifting equipment. Fits 8709.11.00 as electrical self-propelled for short distances. Compact for tight spaces.

Clark EP10 Electric Pallet Mover

Entry-level electric mover for short factory transports, no handling features. 8709.11.00 electrical category. Reliable for light duties.

Jungheinrich EJE 112 Electric Pedestrian Stacker

This is an electric-powered works truck designed for short-distance goods transport in warehouses, featuring a pedestrian-controlled platform and no lifting equipment. It falls under HTS 8709.11.00 as a self-propelled, electrical vehicle used in factories or warehouses for horizontal movement of loads. The absence of forks or handling gear distinguishes it from classified forklifts.

Toyota BT Levio P300 Electric Pallet Jack

A compact electric pallet truck for maneuvering pallets over short distances in factories and dock areas, operated by a walk-behind tiller. Classified in 8709.11.00 for its electrical propulsion and lack of vertical lifting capability, focusing solely on ground-level transport. Ideal for tight warehouse aisles without overhead handling features.

Crown WP 3000 Electric Walkie Pallet Truck

Battery-powered walk-behind pallet truck for short-haul goods movement in warehouses and factories, emphasizing low-profile design for pallet transport. HTS 8709.11.00 applies due to its electrical drive and exclusion of any handling or lifting apparatus. Commonly used for order picking without elevation.