HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8426.30 – Cranes; portal or pedestal jib cranes
HS code 8426.30 is the 6-digit subheading for cranes, portal or pedestal jib cranes. It is used for ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, shipyard portal cranes, dockside jib cranes, pedestal mounted offshore cranes and wharf cranes.
What HS 8426.30 covers
This category encompasses portal or pedestal jib cranes, distinguished by their unique support structures (a portal frame or a central pedestal) and a projecting jib. These cranes are commonly deployed in shipyards, ports, and heavy industrial facilities for tasks such as loading and unloading vessels, handling large components, or serving specific workstations. They offer a robust balance of reach, lifting capacity, and stability, making them ideal for heavy-duty, fixed-point operations. Importers include port authorities, shipbuilding companies, and heavy manufacturing plants, while exporters are specialized crane manufacturers. Key trading factors involve lifting capacity, outreach, slewing capability, and environmental resistance, as they often operate in harsh outdoor conditions.
- Covers
- Ship-to-shore (STS) cranes
- Shipyard portal cranes
- Dockside jib cranes
- Pedestal mounted offshore cranes
- Wharf cranes
- Slewing jib cranes (large industrial)
- Level luffing cranes
- Examples
- Liebherr STS Cranes
- Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes (pedestal)
- ZPMC STS Cranes
- Palfinger Marine Pedestal Cranes
- MacGregor Offshore Cranes
Codes often confused with 8426.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with other gantry or bridge cranes (842619) if the specific 'portal' or 'pedestal jib' design is not clearly identified, or with smaller jib cranes (842890) if not of the heavy-duty type.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842630, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842630 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, 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 $229M 37% of world exports
- 2 Germany $65M 11% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $45M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $617M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $121M 13% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $87M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $79M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $910M 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 8426.30
Brazil does not split HS 8426.30: its NCM code is 8426.30.00.
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 8426.30
What is HS code 842630?
HS code 842630 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cranes; portal or pedestal jib cranes. This category encompasses portal or pedestal jib cranes, distinguished by their unique support structures (a portal frame or a central pedestal) and a projecting jib. These cranes are commonly deployed in shipyards, ports, and heavy industrial facilities for tasks such as loading and unloading vessels, handling large components, or serving specific workstations. They offer a robust balance of reach, lifting capacity, and stability, making them ideal for heavy-duty, fixed-point operations. Importers include port authorities, shipbuilding companies, and heavy manufacturing plants, while exporters are specialized crane manufacturers. Key trading factors involve lifting capacity, outreach, slewing capability, and environmental resistance, as they often operate in harsh outdoor conditions.
What products fall under HS code 842630?
Ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, shipyard portal cranes, dockside jib cranes, pedestal mounted offshore cranes, wharf cranes, slewing jib cranes (large industrial), level luffing cranes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842630?
Can be confused with other gantry or bridge cranes (842619) if the specific 'portal' or 'pedestal jib' design is not clearly identified, or with smaller jib cranes (842890) if not of the heavy-duty type.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842630?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842630 in UN Comtrade data were China ($229M, 37% of world exports), Germany ($65M) and South Korea ($45M). World exports came to about $617M, 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 842630?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842630 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($121M, 13% of world imports), Indonesia ($87M) and Singapore ($79M). World imports came to about $910M, 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 842630 structured?
HS code 842630 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842630?
In Brazil, HS code 842630 is NCM 8426.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.