Import forklifts and material handling from China to Italy

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import forklifts and material handling from China into Italy: they classify under HS 8427 / 8428 / 8426, duty is calculated on the CIF value and import IVA is 22%. There is no trade agreement with China, so the general duty for the exact tariff code applies. The key conformity requirement is CE. Order the machine for 230/400 V, 50 Hz and pay the balance only after a factory acceptance test.

HS heading
8427 / 8428 / 8426
Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
IVA 22%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
CE
Grid
230/400 V, 50 Hz

What we source

  • Electric forklifts
  • Diesel forklifts
  • Conveyors
  • Overhead cranes and hoists

Before your machine ships

  • Factory acceptance test, with video, before the balance payment
  • Test run with your material or drawings where it applies
  • Electrical configuration for your voltage, phase and frequency
  • Manuals and wiring diagrams in English, Spanish on request

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