HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8426.20 – Cranes; tower cranes
HS code 8426.20 is the 6-digit subheading for cranes, tower cranes. It is used for top-slewing tower cranes, luffing jib tower cranes, self-erecting tower cranes, hammerhead cranes and flat-top tower cranes.
What HS 8426.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers tower cranes, the iconic structures that dominate urban skylines and construction sites worldwide. These cranes are indispensable for lifting heavy materials like steel, concrete, and large tools to significant heights during the construction of high-rise buildings, bridges, and large industrial facilities. Characterized by their modular design and impressive lifting capacity, tower cranes are crucial for modern infrastructure and urban development projects. Importers are typically large construction companies, equipment rental firms, and infrastructure developers, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of heavy construction machinery. Trading considerations include maximum load, jib length, freestanding height, climbing capability, and safety systems.
- Covers
- Top-slewing tower cranes
- Luffing jib tower cranes
- Self-erecting tower cranes
- Hammerhead cranes
- Flat-top tower cranes
- Climbing tower cranes
- Mobile tower cranes
- Examples
- Liebherr 280 EC-H
- Potain (Manitowoc) MDT Series
- Terex CTT Series
- Zoomlion T Series
- XCMG XGT Series
Codes often confused with 8426.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with other types of construction cranes like mobile cranes (842641/842649) if the 'tower' aspect and fixed-base operation are not emphasized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842620 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 13% 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 China $674M 42% of world exports
- 2 Germany $266M 16% of world exports
- 3 Italy $179M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $251M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$129M 6.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Türkiye $98M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8426.20
Brazil does not split HS 8426.20: its NCM code is 8426.20.00.
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 8426.20
What is HS code 842620?
HS code 842620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cranes; tower cranes. This HS code specifically covers tower cranes, the iconic structures that dominate urban skylines and construction sites worldwide. These cranes are indispensable for lifting heavy materials like steel, concrete, and large tools to significant heights during the construction of high-rise buildings, bridges, and large industrial facilities. Characterized by their modular design and impressive lifting capacity, tower cranes are crucial for modern infrastructure and urban development projects. Importers are typically large construction companies, equipment rental firms, and infrastructure developers, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of heavy construction machinery. Trading considerations include maximum load, jib length, freestanding height, climbing capability, and safety systems.
What products fall under HS code 842620?
Top-slewing tower cranes, luffing jib tower cranes, self-erecting tower cranes, hammerhead cranes, flat-top tower cranes, climbing tower cranes, mobile tower cranes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842620?
Can be confused with other types of construction cranes like mobile cranes (842641/842649) if the 'tower' aspect and fixed-base operation are not emphasized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842620 in UN Comtrade data were China ($674M, 42% of world exports), Germany ($266M) and Italy ($179M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 842620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842620 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($251M, 13% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $129M) and Türkiye ($98M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 842620 structured?
HS code 842620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842620?
In Brazil, HS code 842620 is NCM 8426.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.