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U.S. imports of non-self-propelled fork-lift & works trucks with lifting equipment (HS 842790) totaled $28.5M in July 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Non-Self-Propelled Fork-Lift & Works Trucks with Lifting Equipment paid $7.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $28.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Self-Propelled Fork-Lift & Works Trucks with Lifting Equipment imports of $28.5M in July 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $20.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataManually propelled or towed works trucks equipped with lifting or handling mechanisms — including hand pallet trucks with lifting forks, towed platform trucks with hoists, and non-powered aerial work platform carriers — are classified here, distinct from the self-propelled categories in 8427. China leads US imports under this heading by a wide margin, a supply pattern that subjects most lines to Section 301 tariff exposure and makes total landed-cost analysis essential for procurement. The US schedule distinguishes aerial work platform trucks (8427900020), general fork-lift and works trucks with lifting equipment (8427900040), and a residual line (8427900090). Italy and the United Kingdom are secondary sources, offering European-manufactured alternatives for buyers seeking to diversify away from China.
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A hand pallet truck with a hydraulic lifting mechanism is generally classified under 8427900040 as a works truck fitted with lifting equipment, even though it is not motorized. The lifting function — not the propulsion method — is the operative classification criterion. Purely flat-bed dollies without any lifting mechanism would fall outside this heading.
Because China dominates supply under this heading, Section 301 tariffs significantly increase the landed cost of most imported units. Importers should verify the applicable Section 301 list and rate for the specific 10-digit line at the time of entry, explore first-sale valuation strategies, and assess whether sourcing from Italy, the United Kingdom, or other non-affected origins is commercially viable.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 8427
Subheading 842790 · $28.5M of $562.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8427900090 | Fork-Lift and Works Trucks, NESOI | $23.4M | 27.10% | 99.71% | $6.3M |
| 8427900020 | Fork-Lift and Works Trucks, Aerial Work Pltfrm | $5.1M | 19.19% | 98.06% | $983K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8427900040 | Fork-Lift & Other Works Trucks W/Lift,Handl Equip | $10.5M |
| 8427900020 | Aerial Work Platform Trks Exc Self-Propelled Trks | $487K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$28.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$11.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Italy together supply 61% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 25.68%.