Yale MPB040 Electric Pallet Jack from Germany
This self-propelled electric pallet jack from Yale is designed for short-distance transport of palletized goods in warehouses and factories, without lifting or handling equipment beyond basic floor-level movement. It falls under HTS 8709.19.00 as a works truck used in indoor industrial settings for efficient horizontal goods transport. The robust chassis and low-profile forks make it ideal for tight spaces.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the vehicle lacks lifting mechanisms beyond forks to avoid reclassification under 8427
• Provide detailed specs confirming short-distance factory/warehouse use and self-propelled electric power
• Include EPA/DOT labels if applicable for emissions compliance in U.S. ports