GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

COLLECTORATE OF CUSTOMS (APPRAISEMENT)

CUSTOM HOUSE, KARACHI.

NO. CC-59/03- A                                                                         Dated 14-9-2005

                                                SI/Misc/384/99-VI 

PUBLIC NOTICE NO.17/2005-(A)

SUB: CLASSIFICATION RULING NICHIY ELECTRIC FORK LIFT TRUCK   MODEL PLD 30-E20-A12.

Classification of Nichiyu Electric Forklift truck model PLD 30-E20-A12, came up for consideration before the classification committee. Main arguments raised by the importer were that Nichiyu Electric PCT 8427.1000 Forklift Truck model PLD 30-E20- A12, is classifiable under PCT 8427.1000 as it is propelled and operated through electrical power. No Fork Lift system truck, if electrically operated, can be classified under heading 8427.2010. Explanatory notes, especially classify the goods, if electronically operated, and referenced propelled, under heading 8427.1000. PCT heading 8427.2010 comes into picture only if fort lift trucks are not propelled through electrical power / system.

2.   Contention of concerned appraising group was that fork lift, as imported, are powered by a battery operated electrical motor and PCT 8427.2010 is appropriate heading for the goods being as self-propelled truck.

3.         After careful consideration, the committee ruled that self-propelled fork lift truck, powered by electric motor is correctly classified under PCT heading 8427.1000

    Signed by                                 

(Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad Warraich)

Additional Collector Chairman Classification Committee

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