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HS code for fork-lift trucks, other than electric
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “fork-lift trucks, other than electric” points to subheading 8427.20: fork-lift trucks: other self-propelled trucks. 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.
In the UK Global Tariff, 8427.20 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 4%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 8427.20 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 4.5%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 8427.20 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 4.5%.
Duty rates compared
UK 4% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU 4.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye 4.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
Brazil 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 27 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 5% – 10% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 7.7% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 10% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Questions and answers
What is the HS code for fork-lift trucks, other than electric?
Fork-lift trucks, other than electric are classified under 8427.20 (Fork-lift trucks: other self-propelled trucks) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.