Heading · Section XVI

8427: Fork-lift trucks; other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment

8427
  • 4%UK
  • 4%–4.5%EU
  • 50%–60%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$32.5bnWorld trade in 2024

3 subheadings make up heading 8427 in chapter 84 (nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8427 covers 11 tariff lines and the duty is 4%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8427 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 4% and 4.5% (average 4.4%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8427 covers 7 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 50% and 60%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8427 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in heading 8427 goods reached US$32.5bn in 2024, up 3.2% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 24.2% of the total, ahead of Germany.

The United States imported the most (US$7.2bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 5th among 167 exporters with US$2.2bn.

The United Kingdom imported US$1.5bn.

Duty rates compared

UK 4% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines EU 4% – 4.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 4.4% Türkiye 50% – 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 7 tariff lines · average 51.4% USA Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Subheadings 3

World trade in 2024

8427 · US$32.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$581.7kUS$581.7k+US$12.6m+US$323.7m+> US$1.9bn

Exports: 167
  1. China: US$7.9bn
  2. Germany: US$4.6bn
  3. United States: US$2.4bn
  4. Italy: US$2.3bn
  5. United Kingdom: US$2.2bn
  6. France: US$1.9bn
  7. Japan: US$1.6bn
  8. Sweden: US$1.5bn
  9. Mexico: US$1.3bn
  10. South Korea: US$1.1bn
  11. Netherlands: US$844.7m
  12. Ireland: US$808.8m
  13. Canada: US$541m
  14. Poland: US$435.6m
  15. Czechia: US$426.9m
  16. Belgium: US$384.7m
  17. India: US$323.7m
  18. Finland: US$282.5m
  19. Austria: US$272.2m
  20. Spain: US$246.3m
  21. Romania: US$162.9m
  22. Vietnam: US$134.2m
  23. Denmark: US$72.5m
  24. Malaysia: US$71.7m
  25. Taiwan: US$63.7m
  26. Türkiye: US$54.8m
  27. Singapore: US$45.1m
  28. Thailand: US$42.7m
  29. Hungary: US$38.8m
  30. Australia: US$33.7m
  31. South Africa: US$32.4m
  32. Hong Kong SAR China: US$24.6m
  33. Kazakhstan: US$23.5m
  34. Slovakia: US$21.3m
  35. Norway: US$20.7m
  36. Switzerland: US$20.3m
  37. Bulgaria: US$19.4m
  38. Estonia: US$18.7m
  39. Brazil: US$18.4m
  40. Croatia: US$15.1m
  41. Portugal: US$13.5m
  42. Lithuania: US$12.6m
  43. Latvia: US$8.5m
  44. Morocco: US$7.5m
  45. Luxembourg: US$6.8m
  46. Slovenia: US$6.6m
  47. Côte d’Ivoire: US$6.4m
  48. Serbia: US$5.9m
  49. Russia: US$4.6m
  50. Chile: US$4.6m
  51. New Zealand: US$4.6m
  52. Saudi Arabia: US$4.4m
  53. Indonesia: US$4.1m
  54. United Arab Emirates: US$4.1m
  55. Kuwait: US$3.5m
  56. Uzbekistan: US$3.3m
  57. Bahrain: US$3m
  58. Israel: US$2.9m
  59. Armenia: US$2.8m
  60. Tunisia: US$2.6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$7.9bn 24.2%
2 Germany US$4.6bn 14.1%
3 United States US$2.4bn 7.5%
4 Italy US$2.3bn 6.9%
5 United Kingdom US$2.2bn 6.8%
6 France US$1.9bn 6%
7 Japan US$1.6bn 5%
8 Sweden US$1.5bn 4.6%
9 Mexico US$1.3bn 4.1%
10 South Korea US$1.1bn 3.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$7.2bn 22.2%
2 France US$1.7bn 5.1%
3 Germany US$1.6bn 5%
4 Netherlands US$1.6bn 4.9%
5 Canada US$1.5bn 4.7%
6 United Kingdom US$1.5bn 4.5%
7 Mexico US$1.1bn 3.4%
8 Italy US$1.1bn 3.3%
9 Belgium US$1bn 3.2%
10 Russia US$989.8m 3%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for fork-lift trucks; other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment?

Fork-lift trucks; other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment fall under HS heading 8427, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on fork-lift trucks in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8427 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on fork-lift trucks in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8427 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4% to 4.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most fork-lift trucks?

China, with US$7.9bn in 2024 (24.2% of world exports).