Hyster W40Z Electric Pedestrian Truck from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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