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HS code for fork-lift trucks, electric
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “fork-lift trucks, electric” points to subheading 8427.10: self-propelled trucks powered by an electric motor. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8427.10 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 4%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8427.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 4.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8427.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 4.5%.
Duty rates compared
UK 4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 4.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 4.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 5% 
Brazil 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 38 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 8% – 10% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 8.7% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Questions and answers
What is the HS code for fork-lift trucks, electric?
Fork-lift trucks, electric are classified under 8427.10 (Self-propelled trucks powered by an electric motor) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.