Product classification
HS code for Crane grab: 8431.41
Machinery parts, buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Classification of crane grab under HS 8431.41
HS code 8431.41 is a specific parts classification for attachments used with lifting or earth-moving machinery. Specifically, it covers grabs, grips, buckets, and shovels designed for cranes (heading 8426) or excavators (heading 8430). These are considered essential components that allow the primary machine to perform its function. The classification is governed by Note 2 to Section XVI, which directs parts suitable for use solely or principally with a particular machine to the heading for that machine or a related parts heading. Grabs and grips are mechanical or hydraulic attachments used for picking up bulk materials, logs, or scrap metal. Because these items are interchangeable and often sold separately from the crane itself, they require their own specific HS code. It is important to distinguish these from general-purpose tools or from the machinery they are attached to. If a grab is imported as part of a complete crane system in a single shipment, it might be classified under 8426; however, when imported as an individual attachment or replacement part, 8431.41 is the correct designation. This code ensures that specialized heavy equipment components are tracked correctly for trade statistics and duty application. The engineering of these parts must be specific to the machinery of 8426 or 8430 to qualify for this heading.
- Covers
- Clamshell grabs for cranes
- Orange-peel grapples for scrap handling
- Timber and log grabs
- Mechanical grips for lifting machinery
- Excavator buckets and shovels
- Also under 8431.41
- Caterpillar excavator buckets
- Komatsu hydraulic grabs
- Volvo quick couplers
- Doosan heavy-duty shovels
Codes often confused with 8431.41
Common mistake. Commonly confused with 8426, which is the code for the entire crane. It is also often misclassified under 8431.49, which is a residual category for other parts of lifting machinery like pulleys or housings. Another error is using 7326 for general steel articles, but 8431 is the more specific heading for machinery parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843141 (the code used for crane grab), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843141 (the code used for crane grab) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 843141, not only crane grab.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $362M 13% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $247M 8.8% of world exports
- 3 United States $238M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $509M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $199M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 France $141M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 crane grab
Brazil classifies crane grab under NCM 8431.41.00: HS 8431.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crane grab
What is the HS code for Crane grab?
The HS code for Crane grab is 843141 (Machinery parts; buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430). The HS code for a crane grab, grip, or bucket is 8431.41.
How do I classify Crane grab for customs?
Crane grab is classified under HS code 843141 — Machinery parts; buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include the hydraulic motor?
If the hydraulic motor is an integral part of the grab assembly, it is classified under 8431.41. If imported separately, it may fall under 8412.
Which countries are the top exporters of crane grab (HS 843141)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843141 (the code used for crane grab) in UN Comtrade data were China ($362M, 13% of world exports), Mexico ($247M) and the United States ($238M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 crane grab (HS 843141)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843141 (the code used for crane grab) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($509M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($199M) and France ($141M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Crane grab the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843141 for Crane grab 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 crane grab in Brazil?
In Brazil, crane grab (HS 843141) is classified under NCM 8431.41.00.