Product classification
HS code for Bridge crane: 8426.19
Cranes, transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Classification of bridge crane under HS 8426.19
Bridge cranes, also known as overhead cranes, are industrial lifting machines classified under heading 8426. This heading encompasses ships' derricks, cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers, and works trucks fitted with a crane. Specifically, bridge cranes fall under subheading 8426.19. This classification is determined by the mechanical nature of the equipment and its function as a lifting and handling device. A bridge crane typically consists of parallel runways with a traveling bridge spanning the gap, upon which a hoist travels. The classification under 8426.19 is used for "other" types of overhead traveling cranes and bridge cranes that do not fall under the more specific 8426.11 (which covers overhead traveling cranes on fixed supports). The distinction often depends on the specific design and mobility of the crane structure. Under the Harmonized System, these are considered machinery of Chapter 84, and classification is guided by the technical specifications of the lifting capacity and the structural configuration of the bridge and trolley system.
- Covers
- Industrial overhead bridge cranes
- Top-running bridge cranes
- Under-running bridge cranes
- Single and double girder bridge cranes
- Transporter cranes used in industrial yards
- Also under 8426.19
- ZPMC RMG
- Konecranes Shipyard Cranes
- Liebherr RMG
- Mitsui E&S Gantry Cranes
- Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) Container Cranes
Codes often confused with 8426.19
Common mistake. Bridge cranes are frequently confused with 8426.11, which is specifically for overhead traveling cranes on fixed supports. If the crane is part of a mobile lifting frame on tires, it might be misclassified under 8426.12. Furthermore, if the crane is mounted on a vehicle chassis, it belongs in 8426.91 or 8705.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842619 (the code used for bridge crane), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842619 (the code used for bridge crane) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 7.1% 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 842619, not only bridge crane.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.0B 74% of world exports
- 2 Germany $183M 4.5% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $109M 2.7% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $232M 7.1% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$230M 7.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $223M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 bridge crane
Brazil classifies bridge crane under NCM 8426.19.00: HS 8426.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bridge crane
What is the HS code for Bridge crane?
The HS code for Bridge crane is 842619 (Cranes; transporter, gantry and bridge cranes). The HS code for bridge cranes and transporter cranes is 8426.19.
How do I classify Bridge crane for customs?
Bridge crane is classified under HS code 842619 — Cranes; transporter, gantry and bridge cranes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 8426.11 and 8426.19?
8426.11 is specifically for overhead traveling cranes on fixed supports, while 8426.19 is a broader category for other bridge and transporter cranes.
Which countries are the top exporters of bridge crane (HS 842619)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842619 (the code used for bridge crane) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.0B, 74% of world exports), Germany ($183M) and Ireland ($109M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 bridge crane (HS 842619)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842619 (the code used for bridge crane) in UN Comtrade data were India ($232M, 7.1% of world imports), Taiwan (about $230M) and Malaysia ($223M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 Bridge crane the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842619 for Bridge crane 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 bridge crane in Brazil?
In Brazil, bridge crane (HS 842619) is classified under NCM 8426.19.00.