8427.10.80.20 - Aerial work platforms of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter

This category encompasses self-propelled aerial work platforms designed for operator riding, which are powered by an electric motor and are not specifically covered under other more narrowly defined subheadings within 8427. These machines are distinguished by their ability to lift and position an operator and their tools or materials to elevated work areas. Examples include electric-powered scissor lifts and boom lifts where the operator controls the movement from a platform or enclosed cabin.

The distinction between this specific classification (8427.10.80.20) and its sibling, 8427.10.80.30, lies in the presence of the statistical note 4 reference. While both cover other self-propelled operator-riding trucks powered by electric motors with lifting or handling equipment, the inclusion of statistical note 4 for 8427.10.80.20 indicates that the classification of these aerial work platforms should be further guided by specific statistical provisions within the HTS. This note may delineate specific types or features that necessitate classification here, ensuring consistent reporting and analysis of trade data for these particular types of machinery.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification is definitive for aerial work platforms fitting the description and guided by statistical note 4. When classifying, consider the primary function of lifting and positioning personnel and equipment to work at heights, the self-propelled nature of the unit, its electric motor power source, and the operator's ability to ride on the platform itself.