HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8426.12 – Cranes; mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers
HS code 8426.12 is the 6-digit subheading for cranes, mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers. It is used for rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, straddle carriers, mobile harbour cranes (on tyres), container handling reach stackers and heavy-duty mobile gantry cranes.
What HS 8426.12 covers
This category covers mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers, which are large, heavy-duty machines designed for flexible and efficient material handling, particularly in ports, container terminals, and large industrial yards. These tire-mounted giants are crucial for lifting and transporting heavy containers or oversized components over considerable distances, playing a vital role in intermodal transport and logistics. Importers are typically port authorities, shipping companies, and large logistics operators, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of port and heavy lifting equipment. Trading considerations include lifting capacity, stacking height, travel speed, fuel efficiency, and automation capabilities, reflecting their critical role in global trade infrastructure.
- Covers
- Rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes
- Straddle carriers
- Mobile harbour cranes (on tyres)
- Container handling reach stackers
- Heavy-duty mobile gantry cranes
- Ship-to-shore (STS) cranes (mobile type)
- Examples
- Kalmar RTG
- Liebherr LHM Series
- ZPMC RTG
- Konecranes Noell Straddle Carrier
- Terex Port Solutions Gottwald
Codes often confused with 8426.12
Common mistake. Could be confused with 842619 (gantry cranes) if the 'mobile on tyres' aspect is overlooked, or 842790 (other works trucks with lifting equipment) if their primary function as a crane is not emphasized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842612, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842612 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $277M 31% of world exports
- 2 Japan $172M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $96M 11% of world exports
World total: $884M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $116M 14% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $72M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 France $57M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $805M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8426.12
Brazil does not split HS 8426.12: its NCM code is 8426.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.26 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8426.12
What is HS code 842612?
HS code 842612 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cranes; mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers. This category covers mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers, which are large, heavy-duty machines designed for flexible and efficient material handling, particularly in ports, container terminals, and large industrial yards. These tire-mounted giants are crucial for lifting and transporting heavy containers or oversized components over considerable distances, playing a vital role in intermodal transport and logistics. Importers are typically port authorities, shipping companies, and large logistics operators, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of port and heavy lifting equipment. Trading considerations include lifting capacity, stacking height, travel speed, fuel efficiency, and automation capabilities, reflecting their critical role in global trade infrastructure.
What products fall under HS code 842612?
Rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, straddle carriers, mobile harbour cranes (on tyres), container handling reach stackers, heavy-duty mobile gantry cranes, ship-to-shore (STS) cranes (mobile type)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842612?
Could be confused with 842619 (gantry cranes) if the 'mobile on tyres' aspect is overlooked, or 842790 (other works trucks with lifting equipment) if their primary function as a crane is not emphasized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842612?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842612 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($277M, 31% of world exports), Japan ($172M) and Germany ($96M). World exports came to about $884M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842612?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842612 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($116M, 14% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($72M) and France ($57M). World imports came to about $805M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 842612 structured?
HS code 842612 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842612?
In Brazil, HS code 842612 is NCM 8426.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.