Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Self-Propelled Non-Electric Forklifts & Works Trucks (HS 842720) totaled $356.0M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Non-Electric Forklifts & Works Trucks paid $63.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataInternal-combustion forklifts, LPG-powered counterbalanced trucks, and non-electric aerial work platforms fall under this heading, covering the segment of the works-truck market that has not yet transitioned to electric drive. Japan is the leading US import source — a long-standing position rooted in Japanese manufacturers' dominance of IC-engine forklift production — followed by the United Kingdom and South Korea. The US schedule separates riding counterbalanced forklifts (8427204000), self-propelled aerial work platforms (8427208020), and residual works trucks (8427208040 and 8427208090), with the aerial work platform line increasingly significant as construction activity drives demand for boom and scissor lifts. Importers should confirm engine fuel type and operator configuration against the specific tariff line, as misclassification between rider and non-rider types is a recurring CBP issue.
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3.8K import shipments a month
A riding, counterbalanced forklift powered by LPG falls squarely under 8427204000, which covers self-propelled riding counterbalanced forklifts regardless of fuel type (gasoline, LPG, or diesel). The residual lines (8427208040 and 8427208090) capture non-counterbalanced designs or non-rider configurations.
Japan's concentration as the top supplier reflects deep manufacturing specialization in IC-engine forklift platforms, but it also means importers are exposed to yen-dollar exchange rate fluctuations and potential shipping lead-time variability. South Korea, also a significant source, offers some diversification, and Korean-origin goods may benefit from KORUS preferential treatment if rules-of-origin requirements are met.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8427
Subheading 842720 · $356.0M of $559.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$356.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$78.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.1B of Self-Propelled Non-Electric Forklifts & Works Trucks and exported $1.1B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8427208090 | Self-Propelled Trucks, Other Than Rider-Type, NESOI | $239.8M | 17.30% | 99.92% | $41.5M |
| 8427204000 | Self-Propelled Forklifts, Riding, Counterbalanced | $89.6M | 18.60% | 99.16% | $16.7M |
| 8427208020 | Oth Slf-Prpelld Trcks, Nt Rider, Aerial Work Pltfrm | $21.9M | 23.57% | 90.64% | $5.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8427208040 | Self-Propelled Works Trucks and Forklifts, NESOI | $45.3M |
| 8427204000 | Self-Propelled Forklifts, Riding, Counterbalanced | $26.1M |
| 8427208020 | Self-Propelled Aerial Work Platforms | $7.1M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and Japan together supply 47% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.02% of imports for consumption.