Hyster W40Z Electric Pedestrian Truck from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• 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