HS Code Subheading

Cranes; transporter, gantry and bridge cranes

8426.19 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 842619

This HS code serves as a broader category for various transporter, gantry, and bridge cranes not specifically covered by the more defined subheadings. It typically includes large-scale, often rail-mounted, gantry cranes (RMGs), shipyard cranes, and other heavy-duty material handling systems used in ports, shipyards, heavy manufacturing, and construction. These cranes are vital for moving massive loads, such as ship sections, large industrial components, or stacking containers in terminals. Importers are often port operators, shipbuilding companies, and heavy industry firms, with exporters being global leaders in large-scale crane manufacturing. Key trading factors include lifting capacity, span, rail gauge, operational speed, and environmental resilience.

Products Under This Code

Rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes, shipyard gantry cranes, container stacking cranes, bulk handling gantry cranes, portal cranes (large industrial), bridge cranes (not fixed overhead), Goliath cranes

Real World Examples

ZPMC RMG, Konecranes Shipyard Cranes, Liebherr RMG, Mitsui E&S Gantry Cranes, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) Container Cranes

Common Misclassification

Frequently confused with 842611 (fixed overhead cranes) or 842612 (mobile gantry cranes on tyres) due to overlapping terminology, requiring careful distinction of mobility and support.

Products Classified Under 8426.19

Gantry craneBridge craneTransporter crane

Related Codes

8426.11 Cranes; overhead travelling cranes on fixed support 8426.12 Cranes; mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers 8426.20 Cranes; tower cranes 8426.30 Cranes; portal or pedestal jib cranes 8426.41 Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 8426.49 Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 8426.91 Cranes and derricks; designed for mounting on road vehicles 8426.99 Cranes and derricks; for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China dominates the manufacturing and export of these large-scale cranes, with significant imports by major port operators globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 842619?

HS code 842619 covers: Cranes; transporter, gantry and bridge cranes. This HS code serves as a broader category for various transporter, gantry, and bridge cranes not specifically covered by the more defined subheadings. It typically includes large-scale, often rail-mounted, gantry cranes (RMGs), shipyard cranes, and other heavy-duty material handling systems used in ports, shipyards, heavy manufacturing, and construction. These cranes are vital for moving massive loads, such as ship sections, large industrial components, or stacking containers in terminals. Importers are often port operators, shipbuilding companies, and heavy industry firms, with exporters being global leaders in large-scale crane manufacturing. Key trading factors include lifting capacity, span, rail gauge, operational speed, and environmental resilience.

What products fall under HS code 842619?

Rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes, shipyard gantry cranes, container stacking cranes, bulk handling gantry cranes, portal cranes (large industrial), bridge cranes (not fixed overhead), Goliath cranes

What are common misclassifications for HS code 842619?

Frequently confused with 842611 (fixed overhead cranes) or 842612 (mobile gantry cranes on tyres) due to overlapping terminology, requiring careful distinction of mobility and support.

How is HS code 842619 structured?

HS code 842619 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.