Product classification
HS code for Boom truck: 8426.91
Cranes and derricks, designed for mounting on road vehicles.
Classification of boom truck under HS 8426.91
Boom trucks are classified under HS code 8426.91, which specifically addresses cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles. This classification is used when the primary function of the equipment is lifting and the crane unit is mounted onto a standard commercial truck chassis. The distinction is important because the vehicle serves as a mobile platform for the crane, but the entire unit is treated as a piece of lifting machinery rather than a simple transport vehicle. Under the HS system, if the crane is the essential character of the machine and it is designed to be mounted on a vehicle that can travel on public roads, 8426.91 is the appropriate designation. This classification covers the mechanical lifting apparatus and its integration with the vehicle frame, provided the unit is not a specialized \"crane lorry\" where the chassis and crane are built as one inseparable unit.
- Covers
- Truck-mounted telescopic cranes
- Articulating boom cranes on truck chassis
- Service trucks with integrated cranes
- Commercial crane trucks
- Hydraulic boom trucks
- Also under 8426.91
- Palfinger PK 50002 EH
- Fassi F195A.0.23
- Hiab X-Duo 148
- Effer 205
Codes often confused with 8426.91
Common mistake. Boom trucks are often confused with HS code 8705.10, which covers crane lorries. The distinction lies in the design: 8705.10 is for vehicles where the crane and chassis are integrally designed for heavy lifting and cannot function as a standard transport vehicle. If the unit is a standard truck with a crane added, 8426.91 is preferred. They are also sometimes misclassified under 8426.11 (overhead traveling cranes) or 8427 (fork-lift trucks), though these serve entirely different mechanical purposes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842691 (the code used for boom truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842691 (the code used for boom truck) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 842691, not only boom truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $659M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $519M 19% of world exports
- 3 Poland $230M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $247M 10% of world imports
- 2 France $185M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $174M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 boom truck
Brazil classifies boom truck under NCM 8426.91.00: HS 8426.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about boom truck
What is the HS code for Boom truck?
The HS code for Boom truck is 842691 (Cranes and derricks; designed for mounting on road vehicles). The HS code for cranes designed for mounting on road vehicles is 8426.91.
How do I classify Boom truck for customs?
Boom truck is classified under HS code 842691 — Cranes and derricks; designed for mounting on road vehicles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a boom truck the same as a crane lorry?
Not in customs terms; a boom truck (8426.91) is usually a crane mounted on a standard chassis, while a crane lorry (8705.10) is a purpose-built integrated vehicle.
Which countries are the top exporters of boom truck (HS 842691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842691 (the code used for boom truck) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($659M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($519M) and Poland ($230M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 boom truck (HS 842691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842691 (the code used for boom truck) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($247M, 10% of world imports), France ($185M) and the United States ($174M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Boom truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842691 for Boom truck is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for boom truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, boom truck (HS 842691) is classified under NCM 8426.91.00.