HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8705.10 – Vehicles; crane lorries
HS code 8705.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, crane lorries. It is used for truck-mounted hydraulic cranes, all-terrain crane trucks, rough-terrain crane lorries, telescopic boom crane trucks and knuckle boom crane trucks.
What HS 8705.10 covers
This code encompasses specialized heavy-duty vehicles designed for lifting and moving heavy loads, commonly known as crane lorries or truck-mounted cranes. These are crucial assets in construction, logistics, infrastructure development, and industrial sectors, where their mobility and lifting capabilities are indispensable. Importers are typically construction companies, rental equipment firms, and heavy machinery distributors in rapidly developing economies or regions undergoing significant infrastructure projects. Exporters are often major industrial nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities in specialized vehicles. Key aspects of trade include the vehicle's lifting capacity, boom length, chassis type, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations, which vary significantly by country. The market is driven by global construction trends, mining activities, and the need for efficient material handling solutions. Buyers often look for durability, operational efficiency, and after-sales support.
- Covers
- Truck-mounted hydraulic cranes
- All-terrain crane trucks
- Rough-terrain crane lorries
- Telescopic boom crane trucks
- Knuckle boom crane trucks
- Mobile harbor cranes
- Heavy-duty recovery cranes
- Examples
- Liebherr LTM series
- Tadano GR series
- Grove TMS series
- Palfinger PK series
- Fassi F series
Codes often confused with 8705.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 8426 (cranes, including overhead travelling cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane) if the vehicle is primarily a crane and not a lorry, or 8704 (motor vehicles for the transport of goods) if the crane function is secondary.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870510 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 Germany $2.8B 46% of world exports
- 2 China $2.2B 37% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $264M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $6.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $731M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$340M 6.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Brazil $282M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $5.6B 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 codes for 8705.10 3
Brazil splits HS 8705.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8705.10.20 All-axle-steer crane lorries, lift under 100 tCom todos os eixos de rodas direcionáveis e capacidade máxima de elevação inferior a 100 t
- 8705.10.30 Crane lorries lifting 100 t or moreCom capacidade máxima de elevação igual ou superior a 100 t
- 8705.10.90 Other crane lorriesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8705.10
What is HS code 870510?
HS code 870510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; crane lorries. This code encompasses specialized heavy-duty vehicles designed for lifting and moving heavy loads, commonly known as crane lorries or truck-mounted cranes. These are crucial assets in construction, logistics, infrastructure development, and industrial sectors, where their mobility and lifting capabilities are indispensable. Importers are typically construction companies, rental equipment firms, and heavy machinery distributors in rapidly developing economies or regions undergoing significant infrastructure projects. Exporters are often major industrial nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities in specialized vehicles. Key aspects of trade include the vehicle's lifting capacity, boom length, chassis type, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations, which vary significantly by country. The market is driven by global construction trends, mining activities, and the need for efficient material handling solutions. Buyers often look for durability, operational efficiency, and after-sales support.
What products fall under HS code 870510?
Truck-mounted hydraulic cranes, all-terrain crane trucks, rough-terrain crane lorries, telescopic boom crane trucks, knuckle boom crane trucks, mobile harbor cranes, heavy-duty recovery cranes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870510?
This code can be confused with 8426 (cranes, including overhead travelling cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane) if the vehicle is primarily a crane and not a lorry, or 8704 (motor vehicles for the transport of goods) if the crane function is secondary.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870510 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.8B, 46% of world exports), China ($2.2B) and the Netherlands ($264M). World exports came to about $6.0B, 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 870510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870510 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($731M, 13% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $340M) and Brazil ($282M). World imports came to about $5.6B, 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.
How is HS code 870510 structured?
HS code 870510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870510?
Brazil splits HS code 870510 into 3 NCM codes: 8705.10.20 (All-axle-steer crane lorries, lift under 100 t), 8705.10.30 (Crane lorries lifting 100 t or more), 8705.10.90 (Other crane lorries). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.