8427.90.00.20 - Aerial work platforms of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter

This HTS category, 8427.90.00.20, specifically encompasses aerial work platforms that meet the criteria outlined in statistical note 4 to Chapter 84. These machines are designed for lifting personnel and equipment to elevated work areas, typically featuring a powered elevating mechanism and a platform or bucket. Their primary function is to provide safe and efficient access to heights, distinguishing them from general-purpose lifting equipment.

As this is a standalone category at this level, there are no direct sibling categories to differentiate from. However, it is important to note that other types of works trucks, such as those designed for horizontal movement or stacking pallets, would fall under different subheadings within heading 8427. The key differentiating factor for 8427.90.00.20 is the specialized aerial work platform design and its intended use for reaching elevated job sites.

This category then branches into subcategories to further refine the classification. The primary subdivision is 8427.90.00.90, which covers "Other" aerial work platforms that do not meet the specific criteria of the .20 subheading. This separation allows for more granular data collection and trade analysis based on the specific characteristics or types of aerial work platforms being imported or exported.